Irma Again

When I posted recently that Naples doesn't look as bad as I expected post-Irma, I didn't mean to imply that there are no visible signs of damage.  Scenes like this are everywhere.

My laptop has been with the Apple Store since last Thursday.  Until I get it back, I will be marking time with the photos that I can reach without accessing my laptop . . .

Fifth Avenue South

Fifth Avenue South is the most prominent shopping and restaurant street in Naples.
A building boom is going on.

 Simple, low-rise buildings are being bought and torn down, to be replaced by bigger and fancier buildings.  Rents go up, small stores and restaurants can't afford them and move out.

I do worry about killing the goose that laid the golden eggs . . .

Stop Light

He pulled up next to me at a stop light.  I will never understand.

I Met a Colorful Naked Lady

At "Oh My Gauze," a Naples store for casual women's clothes.

A Man with a Message

Or many messages.

Bikers for Babies

On Sunday, about 900 motorcycle riders took a half hour ride from a Naples park to Harley Davidson of Ft. Myers.  The event raised money for the March of Dimes, to fund care for sick newborns.

A police honor guard led the procession.

A metallic blue Corvette convertible led the rest.

A big pack in day-glo shirts promoted the safety message "Look Twice." 

There were some characters.

Some grandmothers.

But mainly just some generous and friendly folks out to ride with their buddies, 

check out the other bikes, wave to the crowd, and raise money for a good cause.

Josie

I love coming across someone who enjoys being photographed.

Josie is an event planner, originally from Haiti.  But, until Naples' busy season begins in January,
she is helping out in Alina's art gallery.