Easter. Hot today. Humid too. Yesterday I mentioned a desire to get away from people, so today I visited the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. Not only were there few people, they were encouraged to be quiet.  2.25 mile hike on an elevated path over mostly swamp.  There were some informational signs, but not nearly enough. Then again, it took me 2 hours to get around it without more signs.  It was extremely pleasant.  Pictures.

From there I went to the Cypress National Reserve Visitor Center for some education.  I was saddened to hear that there are rattlesnakes here, along with three other kinds of poisonous snakes.  But all anyone really wants to talk about are gators.  I saw two smallish dead ones along the road.

Had a crab cake sandwich at the prototypical swamp joint.  Crusty old gal telling you what do to, signs saying “If you don’t like what we’re serving, go 41 miles west or 62 miles east and get something else!”

Took a picture of the country’s smallest post office.  I saw the sign for a post office and this little hut.  I had to turn back for a closer look.

Two lane roads with crazy drivers.  One guy figured that he didn’t have to fully cross to the other side to pass me.  Road rage wanted to kick in, but what could I do?

Staying at a campground that offers swamp tours.  It looks like the tours begin next to my tent!  Bugs are out.  Before now, I camped at places that were too cold for bugs.  Now it’s not cold, so I’ve got bugs.  Can’t win.

Tomorrow Key West.