The most fun thing we did (other than mini golf) was an air boat ride in the Everglades. Our guide was amazing at spotting wildlife. There’s no pics. On the up side, there was no risk of me dropping my phone in the water. Fact I did not know: Alligators aren’t ever the apex predictor. A 5 foot alligator would seem to qualify. But they are prayed on by 10 foot alligators. It seems there isn’t anything an alligator won’t eat.

Everywhere we went there were draw bridges, and usually they were up. We would sit in line waiting a very long time only to see a rather small boat pass through. We thought draw bridges were only for sail boats. But it turns out there is almost no clearance under the drawbridge. Even a row boat would have to have the bridge open to get through.

We also visited the Dauer car museum. It was a great collection of GM and Ford cars, with an emphasis on Cadillac. We found Danita’s dream car (not): a green woody station wagon.

There were a dozen restaurants within an easy walk of our hotel. Mostly they stayed away from fast food (although that was also available). Our best find was TooJay’s, a NY deli run by actual NY Jews. Danita ordered French Onion soup. It was as good as anything one can find in Paris. Our other great pick was another NY Jewish deli called the Mayor’s Deli. I ordered a club sandwich, which was a big mistake (as in, the sandwich was too big to eat at one sitting).

The nerds also provided some amusement. Here’s what happens when engineers do graffiti.

It’s time to board the big boat. I hope this finds everybody doing well.