Day 109 - January 19, 2013: Cabbage Key

I rode the bike into Punta Gorda a couple of miles to and from the Publix (grocery) to get some items before we cruise back to the ICW and our next destination which is Cabbage Key. For the first time, since there were several heavy items, I decided to try towing the hand cart behind my bike. It actually worked very well, and Anne got a kick out of my creativity.

The bike trailer

Cabbage Key is a small island just south of the Gulf entrance to Charlotte Harbor, and just east of Cayo Costa Key. It is quite famous among boaters for the Inn, which is a popular stopping point for great seafood and for exploring the wildlife among the mangroves. You can also visit here and stay in cottages scattered around the Inn in the mangroves. We met the owner, Rob Wells, who was very engaging, and had one of our best meals so far on the trip.

The Inn at Cabbage Key

Years ago, visitors started a tradition of taping dollar bills to the walls, posts and ceiling of the restaurant, and now there is an estimated $50K in bills, all of which are signed by those who left them. We wondered if this asset is insured?

$50K in dollar bills left by restaurant patrons

Great Laker at Cabbage Key Marina