Canoeing on Black Water River

it was nice to get out on the water this morning. I joined a group for a guided canoe trip to the Black Wayer River. It was several miles down and back. Guides talked about the importance of the mangroves, the wildlife inhabiting  the area, history of the indigenous people in the area and the building of the Tamiami highway.   I reconsidered a hike when Alan and Sherry returned from Prsiroe Hammock—not enough shade and very buggy.