Yesterday, after we finished setting up,
They gave us some pointers since they have been here a week already.
Sherry told us where to find the sunrise, so that's the first thing we did today.
Sherry beat us there, but we all got to view a nice sunrise!!
We watched the sunrise at the picnic area near the amphitheater.
After that we walked the Guy Bradley Trail to the Visitor Center and Marina.
Arial view of the Visitor Center and Marina.
We saw another sunrise view and the fisherman heading out.
They visitor center wasn’t open yet, so we headed back to the campsite for breakfast.
I went left (the shortest route) and Nancy went right to check things out;o))
Of course, she met this adorable Red Shoulder Hawk which just posed for her!!
Eventually, she made it back to our campsite and we got our breakfast!!
There's our rig in the middle of this photo.
After breakfast, we decided to ride our bikes around the other campground loops.
Loops A, B, C and the Walk-in Tent area do not have hookups.
They do have bath houses with solar powered hot showers!!
The walk-in tent camping area has the best location with a great view of Florida Bay.
We rode around the marina
where we saw an Osprey enjoying lunch and a Crocodile sunning.
We went in to the visitor center education section to learn something about where we are.
(click on any photo to enlarge)
Yes, we have lots to learn;o))
As we mentioned before,
we have no internet, no cell phone and no television :o))
we have no internet, no cell phone and no television :o))
So everyday, we go to the visitor center to photograph the weather forecast, 
the daily activity scheduled and tides
and the future ranger-led activities. 
There is plenty to do and learn while you are here!!
There is plenty to do and learn while you are here!!
In the evening, at the Amphitheater, there is a Ranger Presentation.
Since there is no view of the western horizon, we cannot see the sunset.
But we would go early enough to see the Night arrive;o))
It gets REALLY dark here!!!
So glad to have spent some time with you at this beautiful place. You know its going to be wonderful when a hawk poses on your first morning. Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great list of activities. Can't wait to hear about all you did.
ReplyDeleteThe next time we are in South FL, we will have to check out the Flamingo Campground. We saw it a few years ago, but there was no electricity. Looks like a great place to spend some time.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see you've ;earned not to stick your hand into a live gator's mouth... ;c)
ReplyDeleteVery cool that they have so much to teach you there. Sure you learned a lot :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of fun in the sun! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat recap of the campground at Flamingo. We enjoyed our time there in December. It looks like there are more people now. You did a great job with all the pictures and information!
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