DAY IN THE EVERGLADES

We began with a mangrove boat ride.  Although we really didn't see a lot of new things, we got a lot closer to the mangroves, and the ride was fun.  We then drove to the northern Everglades Park entrance called Shark Valley.  From there we took a tram ride though the Everglade grasses.  Saw loads of birds, and had a chance to feel the periphyton stuff that's the bottom of the food chain.  Not at all slimy - kind of spongy feeling.  Saw an alligator nest and a hiding alligator, but hard to take photos of.  Then went to a road that all the locals recommended for alligator sightings - H.P. Williams.  Right they all were!  We saw alligators at every stop.  In one spot, I noticed an alligator swimming in the water.  It saw me, turned toward me, but eventually stopped just short of the water's edge.  OK, I'm not brave - but I did get one terrific picture.   Stopped for photos by the US's smallest post office.  Then back for a shower.  Here's today's photos:

Til the next WIFI......