Sarasota, Florida |
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The two RV Gypsies visited Myakka River State Park and Alligators May 24, 2011 |
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The park is located 9 miles East of I-75 at 13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL |
The two RV Gypsies toured Myakka River State Park and while driving to the "tour area" to take an airboat tour, they stopped on a bridge to photograph an alligator in the water below. | |
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The two RV Gypsies' prepared for their airboat ride among the alligators. As professional travelers, they have taken airboat rides among alligators many times in different places, but the two RV Gypsies still like photographing the alligators, even though it is no longer a new experience for them. |
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The two RV Gypsies hopped aboard one of the world's largest airboats, a slow-moving but powerful air-powered boat that ventured into shallow, grassy areas where traditional craft of such size could not go. The leisurely ride was safe and smooth, and allowed ample time for photographs. The two RV Gypsies were lucky enough to get the only seats in the bow of the boat, in front of the driver. |
Karen Duquette on the airboat, taking photographs while waiting for the other passengers to be seated. |
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The Myakka River is unique among America's freshwater lakes. |
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Kayakers and a canoe on the Myakka River |
The first alligator |
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Lily Pads on the Myakka River. The guide says the flowers only open up from noon to 4 p.m. daily. | |
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Karen Duquette photographed a dragon fly and a large bird flying overhead |
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Lee Duquette photographed the 2nd alligator - some of them were hard to see among the lily pads |
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There were lots of Alligators at Myakka River State Park - below is # 3, 4,and 5 |
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Several more alligators swam out from under the boat and just appeared at the bow of the boat where the two RV Gypsies were sitting. | |
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Approaching the dock to tie up the airboat, meant a slight slam into the docking pole. |
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You may visit any of the below seven (7) sections in any order you choose. The page you are on is
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Alligators |
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