1/25/12 (Wednesday):  We had some visitors from Boone, NC:  our friends Bob and Joan are camping a couple of sites down from us.  We only had a couple of days to spend with them, due to doctor appointments and our upcoming trip, but we managed to fit in some fun.  We started our day today with a drive to the South section of Canaveral National Sheashore.  We saw scrub jays near the fee booth -- a first for our friends.  I didn't get any pictures of that.  But here are some pics of the other wondrous sites on the Merritt Island Wildlife Drive.

6' Alligator on Merritt Island Wildlife Drive

Stilt

Dolphin in Haulover Canal

Glossy Ibis

Joan and Bob at Goodrich's Restaurant, Oak Hill

Roseate Spoonbill

Seagulls on Oak Hill Pier

Roseate Spoonbill, Teal and Shovelers

Two 8-10' Alligators

White Pelican Swallowing Fish

White Pelicans and Oak Hill Pier

 We also saw a manatee and baby eagles in their nest.  It was a great day.  Tomorrow I've arranged for a special pontoon boat tour for us, along with some other friends from the campground.  (Thanks, Michell and Leslie!)  I hope to post some more pictures. 

Just a reminder to all our friends -- we're leaving January 30 (Monday) to begin our trip to New Zealand.  We're not taking our phone and won't be able to check messages.  We'll be back in touch after February 26.