From Fort Lauderdale we were off on the next leg of the voyage
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Miles of sandy beaches, lively outdoor events, and a charming web of waterways help to make Fort Lauderdale a relaxed, vacation capital of Florida. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere in the canal-laced 'Venice of America,'
For a wilder experience, the swampy wetlands of the Everglades sprawl away nearby. Fort Lauderdale Beach is a lively stretch of sand, bordered by palm trees, and sprinkled with crowds enjoying the Sunshine State's generous weather. The charming promenade of red-brick tiles extends right along the beach's length and rumbles with passing rollerbladers and cyclists.
"Spot the backs of alligators waiting patiently, and the toothy grins of crocodiles patrolling the murky waters of the Everglades – the USA's biggest tropical wetlands. A haven of extraordinary wildlife, birds wade through its swamps, and black bears and panthers roam its wilds"
Our "continuing passengers" trip to the Everglades was a bit cheap and tawdry. The run down airboat took us round a few canals in the everglades, where, to be fair, we did see a couple of alligators. We were then taken to see a particularly bad "alligator wrestling" show at a holiday park. I have no idea why people would pay good money to see this sort of thing
It was interesting to note that, even in Fort Lauderdale, US Navy ships felt that they needed protected from attack , by posting guard boats night and day
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