Took a tram tour, one of Nicole's favorite things to do. The guide was really knowledgeable and clearly loved the Everglades, lots of fun facts, beautiful scenery, and lots of gators.
After the tram we made our way across Big Cypress Nature Preserve to a kayak trip, stopped at a couple places along the way.
Paddling on the rivers, in and around the mangroves, passing gators literally a couple feet away, it was really stunning and serene.
The big highlight was going through the mangrove tunnel. It was so quiet and intimate, just magical.
Our last day we rented a canoe and tried to make it into the wetlands from the south. The wind was really strong so we made it up the canal and into Coot Bay but not any further. Still a great paddle.
The first part of the trip was nice, relaxing if a bit uneventful, but the Everglades, wow. Totally singular, completely engrossing, truly astonishing.
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