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Steph already told you about our search for a place to stay near the everglades.  But I have a few things to say about it too so I’ll share them with you now.  On the drive from the Keys, Steph took a short video of me giving my 2 month roadaversary update.  In there I stated “my hope going forward is that we meet more people and engage in more conversations”.  So keep that in the back of your mind as you read this.


I’m a land lubber.  Born and raised in CO.  I took just enough swimming lessons as a kid to make sure I could save my own life if I ever fell into some water.  Water activities are not my favorite especially when they involve putting my face in the water.  I first snorkeled in high school in Belize, then on our honeymoon in Cancun.   It was amazing but it just stressed me out.  This Easter we got snorkeling gear from the Easter bunny and we were just a short drive from Key Largo so we set off for a day trip to snorkel at John Pennekamp state park.


Here is my presentation on snorkeling.


This post actually starts on Saturday, the day before Easter.  Steph was sure Dacen had caught whatever crud Brielle had so she took him to the doctor to get him antibiotics.  Brielle, Caden and I hung around the trailer doing work/school work.  In the afternoon we dyed eggs.  I’m not sure what it is about this activity but I am always surprised about how fun it is.  Our favorite way to decorate is while the eggs are still piping hot we use crayon to partially decorate the eggs.  Then we use the little pellet dyes that use vinegar.  This combo makes for some very vibrant eggs.  Dacen got up enough energy to do a couple but the poor kid was dragging big time. Here is a presentation I put together for your viewing pleasure about the wonderful Everglades of Florida.

Have you ever wondered what sharp grass has in common with sausage? No? Well I hope you’re curious because if you keep reading I’ll tell you that and what a managator is. 