We left the Keys headed to Everglades National Park. There are 42 bridges on the 113 miles of the Overseas Highway that runs down the center of the Keys.

The Keys has the largest concentration of bald eagles in the continental United States, which we often saw circling overhead. The weather had been clouds with some sun in the 70s and 80s. Today it is clear blue skies. We have both been “eaten“ by no-see-ums (midges) and me, especially. Since we are headed to the Everglades, where they will probably be worse, I stopped at a thrift store for a long sleeve, lightweight shirt, and long lightweight pants for protection.

Robert Frost said taking the road less traveled can make all the difference. We have followed this idea so many times on this trip. Today was one of those days and we found Alabama Jack’s for lunch. I had conch salad and Steve had mahi tacos — both delicious. 

On to the Everglades. Passed lots of agricultural fields.

Pictures from the drive through the Everglades to our campground.

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