Spring Break, cycling among the reptiles in Florida

For Spring Break, beginning March 10, we headed out to Florida for some early season riding. Averaging only 30 miles a day (supplemented by car), we had some interesting rides. First, we did the 15 mile loop of Shark Valley, a scenic route with close-up and personal alligator encounters.

Such as this gator crossing the bike path.


Or these little guys hanging out with mom.
John had to keep reassuring me that the Parks would not let us so close to the alligators if they were truly dangerous.




     

On another ride, Old Ingram Road, a deserted dead end highway near Long Pine Campground, we came about two inches from running over snakes. Picture to the left, shows snake heading into bushes. This guy looked a lot less dangerous than the first...

John on Old Ingram Road.

But the most fun was riding along the highway into Key West. Beautiful and plenty of room to ride comfortably.