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Key West


What a great way to finish off the trip! I met Maria in 
Ft. Lauderdale and we drove out to Key West. Here we are
at Rt. 1, Mile 0 on bicycles we rented for the day. The weather
was outstanding for the three days we were there.

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Everglades National Park


After returning from Key West we stayed in Florida City
and visited Everglades National Park. The Park is full of
alligators and a vast number of birds.

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Biscayne National Park


After visiting Everglades National Park in the morning, we drove
over to Biscayne National Park for a couple of hours. There is a 
nice Visitor's Center and a walk around the shore.

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Everglades Alligator Farm


In the late afternoon, after seeing Biscayne National Park,
we drove to the Everglades Alligator Farm, a privately owned
attraction. Here we got to ride on an airboat out into the
everglades, watch shows and demonstrations, and handle baby
alligators. A lot of fun!

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On March 8th, I camped overnight at a very interesting Florida State
Park, Kissimmee Prairie. Just north of Lake Okeechobee in the central
part of the state, this Park is home to many critters and birds.
I highly recommend this camping area!


One disturbing thing here was the warnings of unexploded ordinance
from WWII days!

 
I caught a chance to photograph this guy as he was snuffling around the
leaves near my tent! It is a nine-banded armidillo (otherwise known
as a hillbilly speed bump, or possum on the half-shell)!


The next day, while heading the general direction of the Carolinas,
I said to myself, been there, done that! Anyway, I had already spent
over 100 days in the sun! Besides I was getting homesick for my
family and friends back home. So, with that, I jumped
on the Florida Turnpike and headed for I-75 north.


Passing into Georgia, I headed up to Dalton, GA, a drive of 640 miles,
staying overnight in a motel in Dalton. 

The next day, I got up and drove another 640 miles back home via
Chattanogga and Knoxville, TN; Lexington, KY; and back up to Chagrin Falls!

Ah, home sweet home! 

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