Emilie and I flew down to visit the Miami Frye's during her March break from URI. We flew in on Tuesday and returned home late Saturday. A short visit but we had a great time! It was long overdue to get down there and the getaway I really needed.
We drove over to Marco Island and hit the beach; what a great spot, which just so happens to hold some wonderful memories too of prior visits Of course we stopped along the way to take in some BIG alligators! We also stopped to rescue a large soft-shelled turtle that was attempting to cross the highway. The save was a success, however, the odor from carrying the dude was just awful!
The beach was busy when we first arrived but empty by the time we left. It was so peaceful and relaxing; not a worry in the world at that time. Just wish I had a beach chair to sit in. Well, one that had a bottom to it...
Seashells were collected too. These below were alive, so released but what awesome colors. A bag of shells made it's way back to Massachusetts -
The following day we visited the Everglades Holiday Park, home to the Animal Planet made famous "Gator Boys" -
We spent over an hour in an airboat out in the everglades. Captain Rocky was our tour guide and although we did see any alligators up close, it was informative and fun just the same. The girls enjoyed it too -
Our trip went by too fast but it was terrific to spend time with my brother and niece. I wish we didn't live so far apart but cherish the times we get to spend together. Seems like only yesterday the girls were babies, they're beautiful young women now and I couldn't be prouder of them both.
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