The Brandon Elks we stayed at before, had orange and lemon trees, and I found a bunch of these funny things
, and picked one up. Asked on Facebook if anyone knew what it was, then at one of the next RV parks, someone identified it as an "air Potato". Evidently, it is noxious weed, and illegal to move them, but on the internet, I learned that by freezing it overnight it becomes dead and can't spread....so I have it in the freezer. Now what to do with it?
From St. Petersburg, we stayed at Punta Gorda at Alligator Park. Nice park with a pool, and they had park-wide garage sales 2nd morning. We managed to only spend a few dollars since we have limited space and limited needs. They also had a pot luck dinner, so we got to meet and visit with some more nice people.
From there, we went to Ochopee to stay at an RV Park in the Everglades National Park. When we pulled in, everthing had the appearance of something out of "Deliverance", or "Crocodile
Dundee" Some of the campers must have been crocodile hunters, as they were pretty rough-looking characters. There were alligators in the pond in the park, plus a live animal exhibit w
ith more alligators, turtles, 
and caged (thank Goodness!) snakes and exoctic birds. I held one
of the birds and he snuggled into my neck and was so sweet. Al held it, 
too, but it didn't 
snuggle with him. The owner said he (the bird) is partial to women, and look out if a teenage boy walks in...he goes crazy, I guess because of the hormone scent! He was also trained to poop on command before being held, so he wouldn't do i
t on guests! I held a baby turtle, stroked a baby alligator's tummy, but declined the opportunity to touch or hold a snake!Then we parked overnight at the Miccosukee 
Casino for free , except for a few dollars we plunked iinto the slot machines, had 2 for 1 buffet dinner for $11. Pretty cheap night's stay!
, and picked one up. Asked on Facebook if anyone knew what it was, then at one of the next RV parks, someone identified it as an "air Potato". Evidently, it is noxious weed, and illegal to move them, but on the internet, I learned that by freezing it overnight it becomes dead and can't spread....so I have it in the freezer. Now what to do with it?From St. Petersburg, we stayed at Punta Gorda at Alligator Park. Nice park with a pool, and they had park-wide garage sales 2nd morning. We managed to only spend a few dollars since we have limited space and limited needs. They also had a pot luck dinner, so we got to meet and visit with some more nice people.
From there, we went to Ochopee to stay at an RV Park in the Everglades National Park. When we pulled in, everthing had the appearance of something out of "Deliverance", or "Crocodile
Dundee" Some of the campers must have been crocodile hunters, as they were pretty rough-looking characters. There were alligators in the pond in the park, plus a live animal exhibit w
ith more alligators, turtles, 
and caged (thank Goodness!) snakes and exoctic birds. I held one
of the birds and he snuggled into my neck and was so sweet. Al held it, 
too, but it didn't 
snuggle with him. The owner said he (the bird) is partial to women, and look out if a teenage boy walks in...he goes crazy, I guess because of the hormone scent! He was also trained to poop on command before being held, so he wouldn't do i
t on guests! I held a baby turtle, stroked a baby alligator's tummy, but declined the opportunity to touch or hold a snake!Then we parked overnight at the Miccosukee 
Casino for free , except for a few dollars we plunked iinto the slot machines, had 2 for 1 buffet dinner for $11. Pretty cheap night's stay! Next morning, we traveled onto the Keys. Never realized just what was 
meant by 
"The Keys" . It is a string of little islands joined by bridges. One highway north, and one south. No other way in. If the road gets washed away, the residents are stuck where they are! There used to be a railroad bridge throughout the keys, but when it was no longer in use, it was covered over with surface material and is used for fishing or walking. Miles and miles. Ever so often, they cut a piece out of the bridge to allow boats' passage. We thought the storms had done it, but not so. The waters are OH SO BLUE, and beautifully clear.
meant by 
"The Keys" . It is a string of little islands joined by bridges. One highway north, and one south. No other way in. If the road gets washed away, the residents are stuck where they are! There used to be a railroad bridge throughout the keys, but when it was no longer in use, it was covered over with surface material and is used for fishing or walking. Miles and miles. Ever so often, they cut a piece out of the bridge to allow boats' passage. We thought the storms had done it, but not so. The waters are OH SO BLUE, and beautifully clear.
Got to Jolly
Roger RV Park at Marathon, FL (mid-way on the Keys) on March 6, and stayed 5 nights. We went out on a sailboat ("DANGER CHARTERS) and tried our luck at snorkeling (pretty brave for me, since I 
can't swim and am afraid of the water). I kept getting water in my breathing tube, and was afraid to let go of the boat for very long. Al had trouble learning how to breathe, too, and he stayed close to me to help me.
Roger RV Park at Marathon, FL (mid-way on the Keys) on March 6, and stayed 5 nights. We went out on a sailboat ("DANGER CHARTERS) and tried our luck at snorkeling (pretty brave for me, since I 
can't swim and am afraid of the water). I kept getting water in my breathing tube, and was afraid to let go of the boat for very long. Al had trouble learning how to breathe, too, and he stayed close to me to help me.Then we kayaked with a group from the boat among the Mangroves along an island in shallow water....even got stuck in the sand and weeds but got free. (1st time either of us had done that, too. We were glad no one had us on video. Kind of like the 3 stooges trying to get in sinc with the paddles! Stayed on the sailboat til sunset, then headed back to K
ey West for lobster dinner and walked the town to watch the jillions of spring-break college kids. The pictures from the sailboat trip are on a disposable waterproof camera, and we haven't taken it to be developed. So photos of that will need to wait.
ey West for lobster dinner and walked the town to watch the jillions of spring-break college kids. The pictures from the sailboat trip are on a disposable waterproof camera, and we haven't taken it to be developed. So photos of that will need to wait. Marathon Square was fun. Lots of shops to look at, and great people-watching! This funny-looking thing that I am standing in front of is made of all types of sponges. Key West also has sponge-diving, like we saw in Tarpon Springs, but not much was said about it here.
On Big Pine Key, there is a "civilization" of Key Deer, which are miniature deer. They are an endangered species, the island is a national refuge, and speed limit is 30 most places. They are so cute. We are not here
in the right time to see the fawns, but did see one stuffed in their key dinner wildlife center. 
They pretty much stay in the brush until it gets dark, so we just caught them at dusk.
Today, (March 11), we moved up the Keys to Tavernier (by Key Largo), where we are parked at their Elks, and have beautiful view of the ocean from the bay here, and
a great private park right on the water! Plan to be here for 4 nights.
This is view from the RV!
in the right time to see the fawns, but did see one stuffed in their key dinner wildlife center. 
They pretty much stay in the brush until it gets dark, so we just caught them at dusk.Today, (March 11), we moved up the Keys to Tavernier (by Key Largo), where we are parked at their Elks, and have beautiful view of the ocean from the bay here, and
a great private park right on the water! Plan to be here for 4 nights.
This is view from the RV!
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