JPP 05/31/2009

I biked John Prince Park this AM.  It was hot and humid.  Welcome to South Florida!  I biked 12.3 miles of concrete paths, mulched paths, nature trails, and grassed areas.  There were numerous feral Iguanas sunning themselves.  I saw several Great Blue Herons.  I only saw a few Alligators today.  I saw a decent sized one that was out of my range.  The specimen attempted a strike a water bird and missed.  The trials of life!

Feral Iguana 05/24/2009

Various Flowers 05/24/2009

Biking in Big Pine Key 05/23/2009

I am scratched and have many mosquito bites from today's outing!  It rained earlier this week and the mosquitoes are out in full numbers.  We biked 10.8 miles through the paths in Big Pine.  It was a good time; however, it time to go snorkelng to cool off! 

A beautiful dead end.

A nice surpise on the other side of the dirt ramp!

On this section of the path, you will have a head ache if you do no duck!  There were many low hanging branches on this mosquito ridden path.

Thank goodness that we have rear-suspension bikes!  The paths down here are mostly roots, fallen branches, pot holes, and lime stone.  The are joint jarring!

This section of the path runs parallel with the local correction facility.

A feral Iguana

Man Attacked By Gator While Fishing Near Lake Okeechobee

Son Saves Father From Alligator Attack

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Key Deer 05/23/2009

This specimen swam ashore onto my friend's property and was feeding behind my vehicle!  Yes, these guys swim and can be seen hopping the small islands around Big Pine Key.

Key West 05/22/2009

Today we biked Key West.  Everything looks different on a bicycle!  It was about 80 degrees with a 10 MPH breeze.  After the 2 hour ride, we went snorkeling to cool off.  The water was a bit mirky because of the recent rains and winds.

The big tourist shot!

This ship is being prepped to become a reef about 11 miles off of the shore line.  

Mallory Square

Whatever you do, do not touch a chicken, rooster, or cat in Key West!