Come with us as we explore the Florida Keys a little more. First some more obligatory shots of the impressive Overseas Highway. This humungous expanse of over water road is a 113-mile highway carrying U.S. Route 1 (US 1) through the Florida Keys to Key West at the very end of the Keys. Large partsContinue reading “Beach and marina”
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Baby gators
While they are notorious for being huge, scaly and formidable, all Florida gators start out as much smaller, surprisingly cute babies. After our airboat tour we get chance to get up close and personal with some of the tiddy ones at Wootens! These have all been rescued and can not be put back into theContinue reading “Baby gators”
The Orlando wetlands
In a complete contrast to the incredible man made achievements of the Kennedy Space Centre and NASA base, to the stunning natural environs of Florida. Today’s explorations take us to the Orlando Wetland national park. Amazingly for Florida, it is free to visit – and to park! With wide expanses of water and sky, andContinue reading “The Orlando wetlands”
Just monkeys
If you don’t like monkeys then move along as this post is utterly devoted to the furry little fleabags. It’s just lots more snaps of the snow monkeys to be found at the monkey park in Arashiyama…. Whether huddled in family groups picking fleas off babies to sitting aloofly in the trees shooting vaguely contemptuousContinue reading “Just monkeys”
Cheeky monkeys
We’re heading to check out some more of Japan’s wildlife now, but instead of deer, this time it’s a more furry type we’re after. We’re heading to the Iwatayama Monkey Park in Kyoto. On route we enjoy the pretty scenery of Arashiyama including this impressive river complete with little pleasure boats. In order to get toContinue reading “Cheeky monkeys”
Nibbly Nara Deers
We’re off to see some more of Japan’s famed wildlife now with a trip to Nara. Due to its past as the first permanent capital Nara remains full of historic treasures, including some of Japan’s oldest and largest temples. But it’s also famous for its resident deer. Hence these cute little cartoon critters. According toContinue reading “Nibbly Nara Deers”