Why are those lobster trap floats following us?

So we are studying the charts, wondering why they show the intracoastal waterways stopping halfway to Sanibel when we realize that it is only the dredging that has stopped where the water is deep enough to make dredging unnecessary. This realization, after staying in Pelican Bay in a Northeast wind bouncing the boat up and down all day and night allowed us to venture south instead of out into the Gulf Mexico. The temperature started climbing up out of the 40's (F). Smooth waters and penetrating sunlight made the trip to Fort Myers Beach a pleasant one.

Dolphin escorts us towards Fort Myers Beach.

 The constant words of praise by the First Mate regarding the Captain become a little redundant but life on a boat increases your ability to accept complements and remain humble.
 We found a great spot to anchor just off St. James City where we were sheltered from the Northeast wind. All we had to do was pick our way through a minefield of crab traps before we dropped the hook.
 At last, a good night's sleep and we are off to Fort Myers Beach to play like tourists at The Pink Shell resort at $2.50/ft. I glanced behind the boat to see we were being followed closely by two crab trap floats. How they snuck up and attached themselves to our keel through the night I'll never know but I guess the incredible 5.6  knots we were making scared them off.

Some time by the pool

 We were able to soak up a little sun, enjoy a cold Coors Light and after dinner on the boat we rushed back to the resort to catch "Wreck it Ralph" under a blanket under the stars nursing our special coffees by the pool. It is still cool at nights but at the dock the heater makes it better.

A walk along the beach

Pink Shell Resort Pool area.

"Wreck it Ralph" Movie by the pool.

Surona, Pink Shell Marina, Fort Myers Beach

 I'm not sure if it was the cold nights on the boat or nose overload but we went seven nights without a shower. We just put on clean clothes.and carried on. It got a little itchy. On the seventh day, they showered.