As we headed south for the Florida Gulf and some late fall paddling on The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel's brand new Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail, Tim and I weren't certain what to expect. In fact, for a couple of otherwise compulsive planners, we were basically foot-loose and fancy-free as we took to the open road, loaded with kayaks and camping gear. We had the D.C. area in our rear-view mirror and visions of paddling paradise on our minds. Who knew - there might be a manatee or two in our future.
