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    Jerry's Food

    Semalam, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F

    Sanibel 11/4/25

    The night was windy, and I couldn’t sleep well because of a persistent noise just outside the bedroom window. Not wanting it to ruin my rest, I grabbed a flashlight to investigate. It didn’t take long to find the culprit — a box containing a fire extinguisher was mounted on the wall, and the small hammer used to break the glass was dangling on a string, swaying back and forth, tapping against the wall.

    The sun rose at 6:40 AM just as I snapped a picture of the beach — what a view and a perfect start to our beautiful Day #3 on Sanibel Island. My breakfast smoothie hit the spot, made with organic soy protein, banana, avocado, milk, and water.

    Later, we strolled along the beach to the Sanibel Lighthouse and fishing pier. Quite a bit of seagrass had washed ashore overnight — nature doing what nature does! A large colony of seabirds seemed to be holding a convention on the sand. Fishermen were out, hoping to catch something for lunch. I overheard a family speaking Swiss, while children nearby were busy building a sandcastle decorated with seagrass. A pleasant breeze kept the air moving, though I could still feel a little sweat trickling down my sideburns.

    Lunch was a delicious sandwich made with Black Forest ham and capers. After a brief nap and a few online chess games, I drove to Jerry’s Foods to pick up some fish for dinner. They had fresh-looking Triple-Tail for $23 a pound — I remember when it used to be much more affordable!

    Now I’m watching the news coverage of the NYC mayoral race and looking forward to a tasty dinner paired with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon. What a life!    Baca lagi

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    Sanibel 11/3

    3 November, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

    Today, we explored several areas of Sanibel Island and were amazed to see how many homes have been rebuilt and how much the vegetation has recovered since Hurricane Ian’s devastation—especially considering that large portions of the island had been completely submerged.

    Not everyone was as fortunate. One striking example is Bailey’s Food Market, which was inundated by 14 feet of water. Sadly, it was destroyed beyond repair and had to be demolished. The site has since been designated a flood zone.

    We made a brief stop at the new store that the Bailey family recently opened. Located at the end of Rabbit Road, it’s about one-tenth the size of the original and fittingly named “A Bit of Bailey’s.” A fragment of the old store’s sign now hangs by the entrance as a nostalgic reminder of what once was.

    For tonight’s dinner, we’ll be enjoying grilled lamb chops 😋.    Baca lagi

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    1Sanibel Sunday Farmers' MarketGerman-style Bakery Trailer211112Melida & Ernesto with Ursula

    Sunday 11-2

    2 November, Amerika Syarikat ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

    I got up early, brewed myself a coffee, and enjoyed the sunrise from the balcony. Afterward, I had a protein banana smoothie with fresh persimmon slices. Then we drove to the Sanibel Sunday Farmers' Market, where we stocked up on vegetables, fruit, fresh red snapper, and Polish sausage. We were happy to see the German couple again — they’re still selling their homemade breads and treats, now beautifully displayed in a European-style food trailer. The wait line was too long, and we decided to postpone our visit for another Sunday..

    Anina & Jeremy will be joining us next week for a week of sunshine. We have been visiting this island every year for the past 20 years.

    This is our first visit to Sanibel Island since Hurricane Ian devastated the area in 2022, when our timeshare at Shell Island Beach Club was severely damaged. It’s emotional to be back, yet heartwarming to witness the island’s resilience. It feels good to see life slowly returning, even though a full recovery and rebuild will take many more years to come.

    The drive from Texas is roughly 20 hours, but this time it felt much longer, even though a significant amount of roadwork has been completed over the years. The ride in our small Toyota Prius was nice and smooth. When we were younger, we always made the trip in one day, but in recent years, we’ve been splitting it into two — I guess we’re getting older.

    The first 10-hour leg took us through Mississippi into Alabama, where we spent the night in Daphne, just across Mobile Bay. The second 10-hour leg usually carries us east through the Florida Panhandle and down to Sanibel via Interstate 75.

    This time, however, we stopped about 90 minutes short, in Nokomis, to visit our friends Melida and Ernesto. Both grew up in Cuba and immigrated to the U.S. after Fidel Castro came to power. We were reminiscing about many fond memories of working together for 14 years at Ebel USA, along with our mentor and service director, Francois.

    After a quick afternoon nap, we went down to explore the beach for a bit. It was as beautiful as ever, and we noticed that the hurricane had added nearly fifty feet of new sand. We didn’t get far before running into some old friends — Pam and David from Canada, and Felix with his daughter from Switzerland. Time flew as we caught up, but we still managed a pleasant two-mile walk — just short enough to avoid a sunburn!

    Dinner tonight will be grilled red snapper with potatoes and fresh vegetables.    Baca lagi

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