Florida is famous for its alligators. We read today that Georgia has over 200,000 of them. When we visited Okefenokee Swamp today, we thought we would see a few. We didn’t. It’s too cold and they were sleeping in protected marshes.
It did warm up to the mid 50’s and the wind did not blow. So it was quite comfortable as Barb and I walked out the wooden trail to an above the treetop platform to view the swamp. We saw only a small part of the swamp as it extends close to 400,000 acres.
But we saw a unique biome now a National Wildlife Refuge.
We did consult the ranger before we began our trek. “Do we have to worry about the gators?” I asked. “Honey,” she answered, “you’re more likely to get struck by lightening then get bothered by a gator.” I looked up and saw no clouds in the sky so we walked on.
If it had been warmer, or if we had another day here, it would
have been best to rent a canoe and experience the swamp in that manner. We now realize that humans and gators can exist side by side. They have been for centuries. The movies have it all wrong.
The last picture is from yesterday, one of the streets in St. Augustine.It did warm up to the mid 50’s and the wind did not blow. So it was quite comfortable as Barb and I walked out the wooden trail to an above the treetop platform to view the swamp. We saw only a small part of the swamp as it extends close to 400,000 acres.
But we saw a unique biome now a National Wildlife Refuge.
We did consult the ranger before we began our trek. “Do we have to worry about the gators?” I asked. “Honey,” she answered, “you’re more likely to get struck by lightening then get bothered by a gator.” I looked up and saw no clouds in the sky so we walked on.
If it had been warmer, or if we had another day here, it would
have been best to rent a canoe and experience the swamp in that manner. We now realize that humans and gators can exist side by side. They have been for centuries. The movies have it all wrong.
2 comments:
Another great experience for you two. It must have been hard to leave Ben and Penny's fantastic house and your family, but the adventure continues. I can't wait to see more of your Florida pictures. We only stayed for 24 hours when we were there. Hopefully I can convince Ed to stay longer when we go back in February/March. Vicki
Happy New Year to all!
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