After a couple of long days on the road, we delighted in the warm, wonderful sunshine of South Florida, relishing in outdoor waterside eateries, and soft sandy beaches. Sandy Paws enjoyed exploring new grounds and meeting ODD friends.

Carefully sniffing the fauna on Bowman’s Beach, Sanibel Island

In a small rental boat, we explored backwater mangrove islands,

Colorful waters and condos,

new types of friends,

pristine beaches,

and across “New Channel,” sighted a special beach, … for DOGS!!! (Whoo Hooo!)

Sandy Paws was a little intimidated at first by the BIG dogs playing…

but quickly fell in love with a cute canine friend – a back beach romance.

Unfortunately, it was soon time to go,

stopping first at the doggie shower

and saying goodbye as the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico.

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Dedicated in memory of Shep, Sandy Paw’s best friend…