Thursday, 3 November 2016

Outing to Lake Martin, St Johns Cathedral

 

Yes its a swamp……..with alligators !

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With the Spanish moss hanging down and the near silence…….it was quite spooky…..and beautiful at the same time.

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These trees give off something which repels mosquitos……didn't see one , on still water, incredible.

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Anhingo………or snake bird. when swimming with only its head and neck above water, people thought it was a snake.

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Apparently there are about 2000 of these in this swamp !!!

 

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Huge trees and mushrooms

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No one will see me hiding under this weed !

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Owl…..not something I expected to see in a swamp …….

 

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An alligators nest, eggs incubated at different temperatures produce either male or females.

 

 

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Dragonfly

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some of these trees are not looking so secure  Surprised smile(

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Not getting too near this one.

 

Then we visited St Johns Cathedral, Where the cemetery is very French looking…..and also has a huge Live Oak in its grounds.

 

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As you can see, another huge Live Oak tree.

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Magnolia

 

 

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Rose.

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