July 5 - The Arc's Nature Cruise with Passengers

The weather finally decided to cooperate a little on the 5th of July and we were able to fulfill a commitment we made to RethinkEnergyFlorida. Carter donated a nature cruise up the St. Marks River for the silent auction at their annual Energy Ball. Although it was a bit cloudy, it was a nice day for a cruise and we welcomed the Edwards family aboard for a 3 hour tour! Now if I can just get the theme song from Gilligan's Island out of my mind!

We actually got to see alligators, turtles, and an osprey not to mention the beautiful, serene picturesque scenery.

This looks like the same guy on the same log we saw last time.

 

 

 He moved while we were up river and we saw him again on another log on our way back.

 

A cypress tree that has to be hundreds of years old.

The turn around point at the bridge.

The Osprey nest...but I didn't catch the Osprey.  He was there ... just not in my picture.

The sunken boat with circular staircase at the end of the run is still here.