We stayed at Wakulla Springs lodge yesterday, a delightfully appointed hotel that has been held to its early 20th century furnishings. The springs that the lodge is located near has the highest concentrations of alligators anywhere in the world. The reason may be that the water temperate is constant at 69 degrees - all year round, guaranteeing their comfort. When we took the boat tour, we certainly saw a dozen or two, but the population is actually about 400-600 gators.
My daughter and I went swimming in the spring's designated swimming area. When we got out, a gator cruised by about 40 feet out from the swimming area's ropes. We're both pretty fearless, but even that was a bit unnerving.
I will write more extensively when I get back. I am writing all this sitting on an uncomfortable exercise ball. :-)
Thursday, February 10, 2005
Wakulla Springs
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Just wandering, WHAT (or who) exactly do those gators eat???
Fish for the most part but if you fall in... just might be you. ;-)
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