Everglades National Park

-The "River of Grass"

I woke up early today and took my youngest brother to the Everglades National Park. I took a lot of pictures and we later rode 15miles of gator infested trails under the scorching sun. I was equipped with my cameras and I am sure that he was quite annoyed at my 3 and 4 foot proximity approaches to large 100 plus pound gators in search of National Geographic type shots. I must admit it was a little daring on my part and quite nerve wrecking to be so close to the slithery monsters but I made it back home with all of my appendages intact and one hell of a sun burn. My ass cheeks required a stay at an intensive care unit after that long swap ride. It felt as if I would never make it to the end of the trail. The ride took about three hours to complete on a one speed cruiser. Next time, if ever, I will be taking a ten speed with ass-conscience shocks, sunscreen, and a safe distance telescopic lens. I was immensely tired after that endless marshy bayou expedition and my knees continued to buckle all the way to Wendy’s where my brother and I made the best of their dollar menu. After a two hour nap, I went out to the gym and lifted all the semi-heavy weight I could manage, went back home and showered, dressed, and finally talked myself out of going out and went to sleep early.