Kitty and I, along with Kitty's cousin Freda and her husband Dewey, visiting from Kentucky, decided to head to LaBelle, Florida so we could show them the Ortono South Campground, have some lunch at one of our favorite BBQ places, and enjoy the Caloosahatchee River Walk.
We arrived in LaBelle and headed directly to Honest John's Log Cabin BBQ located on State Route 80 in LaBelle. Every time we have have been to this place, Honest John is always there to greet us with a smile and today was no different. Honest John always makes an effort to talk to each and every customer and thanks everyone for their business. If you want extra hot BBQ sauce, you have to ask for it. I can't tell you what happens when they bring it out. But, it's worth asking for it even if you don't intend to use it. Their BBQ is scrumptious, and they offer a free cup of soup and a free dip of ice cream for desert. It's a combination that's really hard to beat and makes the 75 minute drive to LaBelle well worth while.
After thoroughly enjoying the BBQ, free creamy potato soup, and free hand dipped cookies and cream ice cream, we headed to the Caloosahatchee River Walk.
Here's Freda, Dewey, and their dog Maggie
Kitty, Freda, and Dewey enjoying this sunny January day on the River.
Be careful, Kitty! Don't step back or you might become gator bait!
"Look Kitty, the bridge is up," I said. Not hearing exactly what I said, she responded, "what bitch is up?" We are still laughing about that!
The LaBelle Marina offers boaters traveling between Florida's east and west coast a place to dock and rest with a max stay of four days. There were people on each of these boats enjoying life on the river and sharing tales about their travels.
Maggie, you are such a good girl!
Here's a couple of pictures of the Corp of Army Engineers campground at Ortono South along the Caloosahatchee River.
It was an enjoyable day seeing the sights in South Central Florida and spending quality time with Freda and Dewey! Let's do this some more!
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