Thursday, April 7, 2016

Key Largo - John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

We have arrived at our furthest destination of our Florida trip - John Pennekamp State Park, excited to explore the Florida Keys.












Joyce and Jester posing 
among the sea grape trees.




Fossilised rock found in the park.


Resident iguana





Snorkeling for the statue of Jesus. Alas the cold rough water was more than Joyce could muster.

Water, water everywhere!!

Old Seven Mile Bridge on our way to Key West.



Brown Pelican



A school of 100 tarpons have been feeding 
at Robbies's for many years.


Hemingway's House - home to the five-toed cats.


Tasty conch lunch at Key West


Farewell Florida!





Saturday, April 2, 2016

Everglades National Park

Flamingo Campground in Everglades National Park 
is remotely located on Florida Bay.
Florida Bay
Osprey nesting in the 
campground.
Crow

Cattle egret
Black-necked stilt

















Hiking Snake Bight Trail

Mangrove tangle








     Kayaking Mud Lake Loop.


Spider wed as we exit the trail