822 October 18, 2022 Monument Lake
We got our morning exercise done and made preparations to move. We stopped to empty tanks and fill with fresh water. We traveled 8 miles to Monument Lake Campground.
We really love it here. We have been here many times. When we used to come to visit Tim’s brother. Jeff, we would leave Maryland and drive for long days. When we finally got to Monument Lake, we felt like we could breathe, the first place that we could truly relax. It is very pretty. It feels wilder than Midway. We are backed right up to the Everglades. There are no hookups so we will only stay for two nights.
Enjoy Tim’s video!
When we arrived, we met a ranger who told us that a twelve-foot python had been spotted at the communication tower…100 yards from our campsite.
Tim was walking along the edge of the tall grass and he called for me to come quickly. There was a three-foot snake right behind the RV. He did not scare easily and I had lots of time to take pictures!
We were able to spend most of the day outside. It was finally a little cooler and there was a nice breeze. We sat in the shade and enjoyed the peace.
We had our dinner outside as well. This gator was our dinner company.
Tim biked and I walked this evening as the sun was setting.
This is the first little blue that I have seen.
Tim was scoping out the area behind the RV and called to me again. This time it was a little alligator. Wonder where mama was hiding?
