We recently spent five days on Sanibel Island, Florida. The devastation from Hurricane Ian is still visible, but most areas are cleaned up. The islanders and businesses are booming back. The place we chose to stay in, Periwinkle Cottages, was terrific.
Sanibel is known for seashells, and the beach did not disappoint us. Fighting conchs, enormous cockleshells, and pristinely pink scallops, the photograph does not show the beauty of the shells. We also found a few olive shells, whelks, and many small shells with holes for stringing into projects or jewelry. I also found an intact angel-wing seashell and brought it home in the same condition. If you have a chance to visit Sanibel Island, I can promise you will find shells.
I have to limit myself to how many I bring home before I even step on the airplane. I packed a large plastic container into my suitcase to fill with seashells. Doing so keeps me from bringing home too many. There were mountains of shells on the beach while we were there. I highly recommend wearing water shoes if you plan to go. Seashells are beautiful, but walking on them can feel like sharp gravel under your feet.
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