When I returned to Okeefenokee, I was able to not only go for a boat ride, but I was the only one on the boat - other than the guide, of course. What a beautiful tour! Not the same as being right in/on the water with a kayak or canoe (much more vulnerable feeling!), but still great fun.
Most of the boat ride was down a canal that had been dug long ago (the Suwannee Canal, in an attempt to drain the swamp! Didn't work, as you can see).
But there were other parts...
and other options. Left for "Cooter Lake," and right for "Grand Prairie." It was funny seeing these signs in the water! But a lot of people must paddle here, and some people even camp in the swamp! I guess there are islands and also platforms where you can set up. Hmm, could be an exciting night... And maybe crowded, with all the mosquitos that must be there??
More pitcher plants with their insect-catching "vases" and weird flowers.
And TA-DA!!! There he/she is! Right on cue! Nice when requests are granted like that! Unfortunately, this one wouldn't pose in the right direction for my photos, but it sure was fun to watch this critter in its natural element, just doing gator stuff!
And this was another cameo appearance, made by another resident. But as soon as you'd see them, they'd disappear below the water! Impossible to know who all was in there, and how many you WEREN'T seeing that were there!!! But the Okeefenokee was a special place I'd like to return to someday and spend more time. Maybe it would rate on YOUR list of favorites as well?
Great tour of the swamp. Loved the gator pics. They are my favorites after going down to the Everglades last year. When we stayed by the Suwannee River we were literally eaten up by skeeters.
ReplyDeleteWe're enjoying several weeks at Pismo Beach and we don't have gators or skeeters here, thank goodness.