Whenever we vacation in Florida, our family is quite enamored with coconuts. Perhaps this is because most nuts in Wisconsin are small enough to be juggled by a squirrel. Whatever the reason, it usually becomes our mission to discover these exotic fruits and figure out how to get inside to the meat, and the coconut milk.
We also play catch with them while waiting for the trolley.
And smash them against the pavement.
And peel them.
And wrinkle our noses at the slimy not-quite-ripe ones.
And gather a discovered stash by the armload with uncle Randy.
Because we need eight coconuts.
Southwestern Florida series:
Cayo Costa – Shells Galore!
Surfing dolphins near Captiva Island
Fishing off Captiva Island
Cayo Costa Shells
Passing the Torch with Seashells
Four-Seat Surrey
Sanibel Historical Village and Museum
Sandbar at Low-Tide
Beach Tent
Fort Myers Imaginarium
Marine Science Museum Review
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11:02 am
Hee hee…and yet the most memorable and important thing is that you did it TOGETHER.
Hugs,
Holly
7:51 pm
SOrry so late – spent the day with Pojke! LOL
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9:57 pm
fun family times is what it’s all about! Enjoy..
10:22 am
FUN!
Happy WW!
2:28 pm
I grew up in a coconut country. I hate coconuts. But I drink its juice anyway. It’s good for your kidneys, they say.
Mike
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3:24 pm
Hey, you didn’t mention making bikini tops or cakes out of ‘em.
Where are THOSE pictures?
(Love your last line, btw…too funny!)
7:49 pm
i grew up eating coconuts, lol. We cook them with our food or eat them raw. Cute fun shots!
8:26 pm
Wow! What a neat picture! Happy WW!
12:27 am
just write my name & address on one of those and put it in the mail. (someone sent me one like that a very long time ago)
8:40 pm
[...] Ostego Bay Marine Science Center — Although my daughter was not impressed by the Marine Science Center, that was only because of the rude tour guide we encountered in 2007. If she is no longer there, I’m sure it’s a lovely place to visit, learning all about life underwater. And it’s a convenient stop if you’re staying on Fort Myers Beach. It’s located right on the causeway to the mainland. Fort Myers Series: Imaginarium Museum Bikes on the Beach Beach Tent But do we need eight coconuts? [...]