Tuesday we decided to walk to the grocery store for a few supplies. While on the way we spotted Dougs Airboat Rides. You guessed it. We paid the money while looking out the back door at the airboats. Funny. There wasn't any activity around the boats. I asked which boat we would be on and was told that those weren't the boats that would be used. We would have to drive about 2 miles down the road! Oops! Ended up that one of the clerks sister was visiting and would give us a ride out to the boats since we have only our feet for transportation.
Matt was our boat captain, guide, entertainer, etc. (reminded me of being behind the wheel of a tour bus). We started off by finding some slow moving water with a few manatee making a home there. Then it was rev up the engine and into the mangroves. We slid through passages with overhanging limbs just wide enough for the boat. Matt said not to worry about snakes dropping out of the trees...it rarely happens!
We popped into a wide spot and found a 12' gator just floating around waiting for a tourist to snack on.
Next Matt rattled a plastic jug of cat food as we idled towards the mangroves. What now? He cut the engine and we slid right into the trees. A few seconds later a raccoon came climbing out on the branches looking for a treat. This routine has been done before. Matt was able to let him eat right out of his hand!
We got a ride back from the sister who works at Dougs and made our way to the grocery store for the supplies we set out for in the first place.
The only casualty of the day turned out to be Pam's "Hot Flash Fan"! Seems it's been overworked here in Florida. Looks like we'll be scouring the shelves at Wal-Mart once we get back to Legacy.
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