Day 4 - Feb. 21st - The Nexus Difference

Even more prevalent than McDonalds in Florida are gun shops and shooting ranges.  Our hotel in Davie as luck would have it was next door to the newest high tech range in the state i.e. The Nexus Difference.  

Being suckers for new experiences we checked it out.  I wish I could have taken a photo.  Octagon building with each of the eight interior walls covered with every shooting weapon currently in production.  Literally hundreds of guns of every persuasion .

We couldn't resist.  After minimal vetting we were armed with four pistols and 400 rounds of ammunition and directed to one of four indoor shooting ranges.   Even with the provided ear plugs the sound of a large caliber piston being fired three feet away is deafening.  We mounted our targets in two adjacent firing lanes and proceed to blow away perceived past villains.  We both were bored (and deaf) after firing less than half our ammunition so we left giving our unexpended rounds to a gleeful range supervisor.  We enjoyed the outing but it will last a looong while.  I should note it is very scary how involved many people are here with guns.  Posters everywhere inciting everyone to greater self defense. 

After we began hearing again we spoke and agreed again to head west toward Cape Coral and Fort Myers.  We'd visited these areas before but only a quick scouting pass through.  This time we planned a more thorough visit.

Arrived in Fort Myers in the late afternoon and located a very nice cigar bar.  Enjoyed a cigar and a Stella before heading to our hotel. After checking in we headed out for a quick supper at a pleasant Mexican place followed by some Olympic viewing before sleep.