Christy had plan to due an update but things were busy and she's now asleep. In fact, all the guys are asleep. Just Lane and the laptop and yes, the hum, the hum of mosquitoes outside my tent. There's always a lot of them in the 'glades but with yesterdays rain, they came out roaring with the frogs providing background vocals.
I wish the internet connection was faster, the guys were really excited to see their friends from Frankford on the computer screen this morning. They'd look at the screen, then back to the manatees and gators on the other side of the waterway. The German tourists watched too. They were very impressed to see us trying to chat with a classroom back home.
We changed our paddles plans and ended up doing a day trip out from Flamingo. Our original outfitter proved to be less than trustworthy. It worked out well because it afforded us some extra time to paddle in Florida Bay by several of the smaller keys. The dolphins chased fish all around us and huge brown pelicans swooped up fish in the mangrove.
The skeeters have quieted down. I guess they're sleepy too. Goodnight from Flamingo
-Lane
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Thanks for the update, Lane...skeeters, frogs, slow internet connections...all of which trump 5" of snow outside our window this morning!
ReplyDeleteLove the German tourist story. Very cool.
Students at Park Drive are following the Everglades Trip Blog.
ReplyDeleteWe are interested to read about the adventures you are having.
Students from team 2 have a few questions.
Jasper - How big are the manatees?
Scott - How many alligators have you seen?
Joel - How far did you guys canoe at Flamingo?
Hope you guys are having a fun and exciting day full of learning and adventure! :)
HAHAHA you're getting eatin' alive by mosquitos. You have insects we have snow. Have a great trip
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Sorry that the outfitter didn't work out. The chickee experience is special, but it does sound like you made the most of it and were able to see some incredible flora and fauna as a result! Well, except for the mosquitos. We had a two hour delay today at Big Spring!
ReplyDeleteAh, sleeping in...
You really are bring out the positive aspects and amazing aspects of technology. Better yet, you are still able to experience it for real because of the incredible opportunties afforded by going to/working for YBEC. Go Guys (and Gal)!
Back again from Park Drive!
ReplyDeleteTeam 3 guys have a couple of questions!
Aaron Chism wants to know what the temperatures are like?
Jordan wants to know if you have a lot of bug bites?
Corey wants to know what kind of fish you have seen?
Breaden what is the most exciting thing you saw so far? - chase
ReplyDeleteGlad the weather cleared up for you guys. We had a 2 hour snow delay this morning. Sounds like you are seeing some amazing wildlife ...can't wait to learn more about your trip.
ReplyDeleteBraeden said the manatees are the coolest thing but the lizards are also way cool. The manatee named Rosie at the park weighed over 3800 pounds. The calf we paddle with in Flamingo weighed around 500 pounds. The skeeters are better today since it was breezy. David said he had over 50 skeeters bites OUCH!
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