Hello,
This is my final post for collouqium, summer A 2010. Initially I was annoyed by the fact that I had to take this class. I thought I already knew what the class was supposed to teach me. The truth is the class made me reflect on issues that I already considered important, but due to being extremly busy with other aspects of my life, such as graduating next spring, I had neglected considering this aspects.
The discussions about ecology, wildlife and the environment were intensified due to the fact that our class took place during the oil spill in the gulf. This tragic disaster made all of us who were participating in colloquium take the environmental discussions in a very serious manner. The thing that struck me the most is how many different opinions existed around the issues discussed in class and how opened we all were to listen to other people's opinion. I think that we had a very diverse class and this definitely enriched the class content. I did learn a lot not only about Florida and its surroundings (colloquium did give me a sense of place), but also about other cultures. In our class we had people from Africa, Russia, Mejico, Argentina and Puerto Rico. I am sure I am forgetting some of the colloquium foreigners. The fact is that this definitely added color to the class. Colloquium was not hard, at times it was tedious, a lot of work, but most of all it was different. It exposed me to a variety of different quotidian and not so quotidian aspects of life that one way or another relate to Florida. I learnt and I love learning, about anything.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Its rainning very hard and the lights just dimmed
Hello,
It is rainning very, very hard and the lights dimmed. I still have to write two more blog posts (not counting this one) and I am afraid the internet is going to stop working very soon.
This huge storm came out of nowhere. I am glad I made it home before it started rainning and that the storm did not catch me on I-75.
I am a bit worried, because Dion . (my husband) let Horacio (my cat) go for a walk before the storm started and Horacio has not come back yet, Usually he is very good at returning home bsy himself. Maybe he found some shelter elsewhere and he is waiting for the rain to stop, before making his way back home.
Or, Maybe, Wally ( 8ft alligator) that leaves across the lake from us, decided to make Horacio his dinner. I am posting a picture of wally so you can see how scary he looks. He has never cross to our side yet. Both Dion and I are proud of being able to coexist with Wally. And, we both apreciate having nature surround our home. I don't know if we would still feel same if he ate one of our pets.
It is rainning very, very hard and the lights dimmed. I still have to write two more blog posts (not counting this one) and I am afraid the internet is going to stop working very soon.
This huge storm came out of nowhere. I am glad I made it home before it started rainning and that the storm did not catch me on I-75.
I am a bit worried, because Dion . (my husband) let Horacio (my cat) go for a walk before the storm started and Horacio has not come back yet, Usually he is very good at returning home bsy himself. Maybe he found some shelter elsewhere and he is waiting for the rain to stop, before making his way back home.
Or, Maybe, Wally ( 8ft alligator) that leaves across the lake from us, decided to make Horacio his dinner. I am posting a picture of wally so you can see how scary he looks. He has never cross to our side yet. Both Dion and I are proud of being able to coexist with Wally. And, we both apreciate having nature surround our home. I don't know if we would still feel same if he ate one of our pets.
Down Town Fort Myers
Hello,
I am almost there. I need to post three more blogs to complete this class. I was not going to blog about down town Fort Myers because I did not learn so much in that field trip. If I had to cut one trip out of the class, this cut be the one. I did enjoy this field trip more than some of the other field trips mainly due to the fact that while walking around down town, I ran into my friend Paul and was able to sit down with him for a while and catch up.
While we were chatting in a coffee shop, we ran into other classmates. I guess, this helped us experience what our instructor meant when he described how down town Fort Myers was built to facilitate community interaction.
Although I was not awakened to any new landscape or learnt anything new about Fl. with this trip I did have a great chance to socialize with class mates and friends. Overall I would rate this trip a very good, enjoyable experience.
I am almost there. I need to post three more blogs to complete this class. I was not going to blog about down town Fort Myers because I did not learn so much in that field trip. If I had to cut one trip out of the class, this cut be the one. I did enjoy this field trip more than some of the other field trips mainly due to the fact that while walking around down town, I ran into my friend Paul and was able to sit down with him for a while and catch up.
While we were chatting in a coffee shop, we ran into other classmates. I guess, this helped us experience what our instructor meant when he described how down town Fort Myers was built to facilitate community interaction.
Although I was not awakened to any new landscape or learnt anything new about Fl. with this trip I did have a great chance to socialize with class mates and friends. Overall I would rate this trip a very good, enjoyable experience.
Collouqium Final Presentation
Hello!
This past Thursday we had our final project presentation, in our class. I was very impressed with some people's perception and creativity. I was also bored by a couple of predictable presentations. Mostly involving sustainability presented in a power point format. I'd already seen it a million times.
The presentations that impacted me most were:
A painting done on Photoshop that looked like an aquarelle.
A girl that did not know how to bake, but after our class, learnt how to make organic cookies from a recipe she found on the Internet.
An organic garden grown since January. The gardener has never done this before and had documented her progress with pictures and logged amounts of produce. She also calculated how much money she saved by growing fruit and vegetables. She was able to grow edible watermelons!
And my favourite were two kids that I thought did not care for the class, still they composed a song with guitar music and lyrics. It was a decent reggae and they made the whole class sing the chorus...
The last day of our class was pretty awesome.
This past Thursday we had our final project presentation, in our class. I was very impressed with some people's perception and creativity. I was also bored by a couple of predictable presentations. Mostly involving sustainability presented in a power point format. I'd already seen it a million times.
The presentations that impacted me most were:
A painting done on Photoshop that looked like an aquarelle.
A girl that did not know how to bake, but after our class, learnt how to make organic cookies from a recipe she found on the Internet.
An organic garden grown since January. The gardener has never done this before and had documented her progress with pictures and logged amounts of produce. She also calculated how much money she saved by growing fruit and vegetables. She was able to grow edible watermelons!
And my favourite were two kids that I thought did not care for the class, still they composed a song with guitar music and lyrics. It was a decent reggae and they made the whole class sing the chorus...
The last day of our class was pretty awesome.
Field Trip: The last one the best one
Hello!
Last week I went on my last trip with my colloquium class. This was by far the best. Our campus has this nature trails that run across the University and through parking lots. These trails are absolutely gorgeous; they are Florida marsh lands.
Tyler and Erika, two environmental Studies majors, that are also part of our class, guided our tour. We were caught in the middle of a huge down pour and did not get soaked thanks to the protection the forest offered us. Tyler, looked like a lost jungle boy, barefooted and with a rancher, straw hat on. Erika looked like a star wars character, or like a character from avatar. The guides definitely added to the experience. Is the first nature guided tour where I enjoyed a guide talking.
The trip ended at the most awesome location in campus! I was not aware this existed. Is basically a Picnic area in the middle of the woods. We can use it however we please, as long as it does not involve fire. We can pitch a tent there if we wanted to. And, THERE IS AN AWESOME HAMMOCK! we can nap there. No more library napping for me. This was a great discovery!
Last week I went on my last trip with my colloquium class. This was by far the best. Our campus has this nature trails that run across the University and through parking lots. These trails are absolutely gorgeous; they are Florida marsh lands.
Tyler and Erika, two environmental Studies majors, that are also part of our class, guided our tour. We were caught in the middle of a huge down pour and did not get soaked thanks to the protection the forest offered us. Tyler, looked like a lost jungle boy, barefooted and with a rancher, straw hat on. Erika looked like a star wars character, or like a character from avatar. The guides definitely added to the experience. Is the first nature guided tour where I enjoyed a guide talking.
The trip ended at the most awesome location in campus! I was not aware this existed. Is basically a Picnic area in the middle of the woods. We can use it however we please, as long as it does not involve fire. We can pitch a tent there if we wanted to. And, THERE IS AN AWESOME HAMMOCK! we can nap there. No more library napping for me. This was a great discovery!
Ideas on Sustainability
Hello,
I am coming to collquium's end and decided to write a list on how to make the planet more sustainable.
1-Develop large scale renewable energy:
Wind
Tidal waves
Solar energy coupled with Hydrogen productiond
Geothermal Power
Hydropwer
2- Convert to hibrid cars
3- Use energy efficient appliances
4-Promote the use of low flow appliances
5- Recycle and ration the use of water. Promote rain collection as an irrigation method
6-Permaculture on rooftops and backyards
7- Ban old school light bulbs like Aussie's did.
8- Promote local food grow and trade
I am coming to collquium's end and decided to write a list on how to make the planet more sustainable.
1-Develop large scale renewable energy:
Wind
Tidal waves
Solar energy coupled with Hydrogen productiond
Geothermal Power
Hydropwer
2- Convert to hibrid cars
3- Use energy efficient appliances
4-Promote the use of low flow appliances
5- Recycle and ration the use of water. Promote rain collection as an irrigation method
6-Permaculture on rooftops and backyards
7- Ban old school light bulbs like Aussie's did.
8- Promote local food grow and trade
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
E-mail to Echo
I am still attempting to get a hold of the blue prints for the hand bicycle I test drove at Echo.
The following is an e-mail I sent to the person in charged of appropriate technologies at Echo.
Hello!
My name is Maria Renno. I am an FGCU student, who had the pleasure of visiting Echo during a school field trip. During our visit I as able to test drive a hand tricycle/wheelchair made out of wood. I am an environmental engineering student and was very impressed with this technology. The reason I am writing is because I was told I would be able to find the blue prints for this device posted on Echo's website. I was not able to do so. I returned to Echo for a second time in hopes of finding the blue prints at your bookstore and was, instead, referred to you by one of your associates.
I am currently preparing my colloquium final project. My project is an engineering mechanics lesson plan. The idea is to replace the objects they currently build as a part of this class' curricula for the hand bicycle I test drove at echo. At the end of the class the device would be auctioned and the funds collected would be donated to your establishment.
I appreicate your assistance with this matter.
regards,
Maria Irianni Renno
The following is an e-mail I sent to the person in charged of appropriate technologies at Echo.
Hello!
My name is Maria Renno. I am an FGCU student, who had the pleasure of visiting Echo during a school field trip. During our visit I as able to test drive a hand tricycle/wheelchair made out of wood. I am an environmental engineering student and was very impressed with this technology. The reason I am writing is because I was told I would be able to find the blue prints for this device posted on Echo's website. I was not able to do so. I returned to Echo for a second time in hopes of finding the blue prints at your bookstore and was, instead, referred to you by one of your associates.
I am currently preparing my colloquium final project. My project is an engineering mechanics lesson plan. The idea is to replace the objects they currently build as a part of this class' curricula for the hand bicycle I test drove at echo. At the end of the class the device would be auctioned and the funds collected would be donated to your establishment.
I appreicate your assistance with this matter.
regards,
Maria Irianni Renno
Monday, June 14, 2010
Cheap=Sustainable.
I just realized that cheap equals sustainable. This came from observing my husband's dad's behavior. He does not care for the environment. Basically he thinks global warming is an anti- christian, anti-American campaign. And, he would never be seen entering a supermarket carrying recyclable bags; that is, unless he is shopping in Target. Target refunds their customers a nickel per re-usable bag they shop with, so Jim will actually brings his own shopping bags to this establishment.
After this initial observation, I started paying closer attention to his behavior. Jim turns the lights off every time he leaves a room. He does not take baths and criticises his family when they do so in his house, because he does not want to waste water. He shops in Good Will, to save money and carpools as often as he can.
Although Jim's only motivation is that of saving money, he does a lot more for the environment, than most of the people I know, who walk around professing their environmentalism, with organic cotton t-shirts.
After this initial observation, I started paying closer attention to his behavior. Jim turns the lights off every time he leaves a room. He does not take baths and criticises his family when they do so in his house, because he does not want to waste water. He shops in Good Will, to save money and carpools as often as he can.
Although Jim's only motivation is that of saving money, he does a lot more for the environment, than most of the people I know, who walk around professing their environmentalism, with organic cotton t-shirts.
Service Hours: Oystering
Hello!
I had the pleasure of going out with the Marine Science People today and had a fantastic time. Almost to good, now I want to be a marine biologist. Part of my colloquium requirements is that I perform 10 hours of service learning. The Coastal Watershed Institute is doing some work on Oyster reefs, in Ten Thousands Islands preserve, Naples. They needed help taking Oyster samples and collecting data on water conditions. I volunteered for them.
Their field teams are composed of a boat captain, two interns and occasionally a volunteer. Today I was the volunteer. It was a really neat experience. As we left our docking site we cruised by two huge (at least 8 footers) alligators. Later down the estuary we saw manatees as well. When we reached the mangrove areas where we were collecting oyster samples, we jumped stright into the water. I decided to jump in last as I was still thinking of the two big gators I saw earlier. Once in the water, I realized it was too salty at this point for gators to swim around.
The drill was to collect forty oyster per site. 10 were to be used to test for contaminants in the water and I have no idea what the other 30 were for. Oysters (I found this out today) grow in clusters. My job was to separate Oyster from these cluster and bag them away. I was given a pair of gloves and an oyster shack, I basically had to chisell single oysters from their clusters.
We sampled a total of 6 sites; by site number four I was already an expert! Any oyster Bar would be lucky to have me... I can shack oyster like no one else,can!
I had the pleasure of going out with the Marine Science People today and had a fantastic time. Almost to good, now I want to be a marine biologist. Part of my colloquium requirements is that I perform 10 hours of service learning. The Coastal Watershed Institute is doing some work on Oyster reefs, in Ten Thousands Islands preserve, Naples. They needed help taking Oyster samples and collecting data on water conditions. I volunteered for them.
Their field teams are composed of a boat captain, two interns and occasionally a volunteer. Today I was the volunteer. It was a really neat experience. As we left our docking site we cruised by two huge (at least 8 footers) alligators. Later down the estuary we saw manatees as well. When we reached the mangrove areas where we were collecting oyster samples, we jumped stright into the water. I decided to jump in last as I was still thinking of the two big gators I saw earlier. Once in the water, I realized it was too salty at this point for gators to swim around.
The drill was to collect forty oyster per site. 10 were to be used to test for contaminants in the water and I have no idea what the other 30 were for. Oysters (I found this out today) grow in clusters. My job was to separate Oyster from these cluster and bag them away. I was given a pair of gloves and an oyster shack, I basically had to chisell single oysters from their clusters.
We sampled a total of 6 sites; by site number four I was already an expert! Any oyster Bar would be lucky to have me... I can shack oyster like no one else,can!
Second Trip to Echo
Hello!
So as I mentioned before, in two of my previous blogs, Echo was one of my favorite field trips. I was really into the hand bicycle/wheel chair. I decided to return to the farm and try to obtain the blue prints for it and see if I can build it myself. I was at least hoping to be able to take pictures of it and then figure out how to build it. I was not able to do this.
I returned to Echo last Saturday, and was told that in order to view the engineered technology or any other part of the farm other than the nursery or the bookstore I had to join a guided tour. They only offer one guided tour on Saturdays and I was too late for it.
Luckily my friend Paul met me at Echo and we went shopping for fruit trees and Bamboo plants. So the day was not entirely waisted. The good news is that most of the plants were on sale. I did not buy any bamboo plants because the species of bamboo I am interested in were not available; but, my friend bough a star fruit tree and a fig tree.
All in all we had a good time at echo.
So as I mentioned before, in two of my previous blogs, Echo was one of my favorite field trips. I was really into the hand bicycle/wheel chair. I decided to return to the farm and try to obtain the blue prints for it and see if I can build it myself. I was at least hoping to be able to take pictures of it and then figure out how to build it. I was not able to do this.
I returned to Echo last Saturday, and was told that in order to view the engineered technology or any other part of the farm other than the nursery or the bookstore I had to join a guided tour. They only offer one guided tour on Saturdays and I was too late for it.
Luckily my friend Paul met me at Echo and we went shopping for fruit trees and Bamboo plants. So the day was not entirely waisted. The good news is that most of the plants were on sale. I did not buy any bamboo plants because the species of bamboo I am interested in were not available; but, my friend bough a star fruit tree and a fig tree.
All in all we had a good time at echo.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Argentina 1 Arriba
FIFA's soccer world cup has arrived! It is played every four years and for some cultures (such as mine) is the most important sport event in the world. I am from Argentina and when my country plays soccer, most of us Argentinians are "glued" to a TV. We hardly ever watch the game alone. And, if circumstances force us to watch it by ourselves we will still be accompanied by our friends and families, via phone calls and the internet. When a mistake is made by one of our players during the game, we will yell at him and the coach. We yell loud as if we could make them hear us through our TVs. If Argentina scores a goal, neighbors can hear the celebration. If the game is being watched in Argentina, then the whole country celebrates together. In Buenos Aires when Argentina scores a huge roar echoes through the city.
This saturday I had to watch Argentina's first game by myself. This is the second time I am in this situation. I moved to USA 6 years ago and had already been through a world cup by myself. This time I was prepared though, I was online with all my friends before the game started. I had my team's shirt on; and, my argentinan friends and I were able to see each other via web cams. It felt like we were all together.
Argentina beat Nigeria 1 to nothing and the celebration went on for half an our. I am looking forwward to Argentina;s next game.
This saturday I had to watch Argentina's first game by myself. This is the second time I am in this situation. I moved to USA 6 years ago and had already been through a world cup by myself. This time I was prepared though, I was online with all my friends before the game started. I had my team's shirt on; and, my argentinan friends and I were able to see each other via web cams. It felt like we were all together.
Argentina beat Nigeria 1 to nothing and the celebration went on for half an our. I am looking forwward to Argentina;s next game.
Trip #1 to echo- Part B
As mentioned on my previous post Vic was our tour guide during our visit to Echo. He did great on showing us the plants, trees and Crops that Echo develops. There were also animals around the farm. the more sociable ones and thus, my favorites were the goats. They would put their faces against the fence and allow us to rub there noses.
Vic did great up to the technology development part...see, my class is full of engineers so every time Vic described a technology he had to face a million technical questions. Half of the time the answers Vic gave were not complete enough or accurate enough and then the engineers would fill in for him.
I am one of those engineering students and was completely blown away by the developed technology. Two devices impacted me the most, one was a clay water filter that contained silver particles, that act as a biocide. The clay filter adsorbs the silver particlse and the dead microorganisms, separating from the water that is being filtered. The other device that completely blew me away, was a hand bicycle. It is basically a wheel chair that can be powered by hand-pedaling. Vic let me ride it. It is incredibly fast and can go in reverse. The pedals can be used to break; and, it had an incredibly small turning radius. I was so amazed by this device that I am attempting to duplicate it.
Vic did great up to the technology development part...see, my class is full of engineers so every time Vic described a technology he had to face a million technical questions. Half of the time the answers Vic gave were not complete enough or accurate enough and then the engineers would fill in for him.
I am one of those engineering students and was completely blown away by the developed technology. Two devices impacted me the most, one was a clay water filter that contained silver particles, that act as a biocide. The clay filter adsorbs the silver particlse and the dead microorganisms, separating from the water that is being filtered. The other device that completely blew me away, was a hand bicycle. It is basically a wheel chair that can be powered by hand-pedaling. Vic let me ride it. It is incredibly fast and can go in reverse. The pedals can be used to break; and, it had an incredibly small turning radius. I was so amazed by this device that I am attempting to duplicate it.
Trip # 1 to Echo- Part A
Hello!
We finally made it to Echo Farms in Fort Myers. I've heard a lot of great things about this trip, from people that had taken this class before. I had very high expectations for this field trip; and, I am happy to say that my expectations were met. Echo is awesome!
Echo's main goal in their own words is to "use science and technology to help the poor". They aim to do this by applying technology to challenges around the world. They have designed the most ingenious systems ranging from water pumps to ovens. They also develop agricultural methods that fit the needs of different communities around the world. Echo educates community leaders on how to apply these technologies.
Our tour guide was Vic. Vic is a volunteer at echo farms. He was an awesome guide. I enjoyed learning about different plant species and different agriculutural technique from Vic. I have been interested in growing a bamboo fence around my house for quite some time and V
ic showed me four different varieties of bamboo that I think would fit my needs. Another plant that got my attention was the miracle berry. This is a very sweet berry that makes everyhting taste great; Vic explained to us that in poor places around the world they teach people to use this berry to disguise the untasty sabor of some medcines. He was willing to let me try some fruit, but the tree was not bearing any at the time.
We finally made it to Echo Farms in Fort Myers. I've heard a lot of great things about this trip, from people that had taken this class before. I had very high expectations for this field trip; and, I am happy to say that my expectations were met. Echo is awesome!
Echo's main goal in their own words is to "use science and technology to help the poor". They aim to do this by applying technology to challenges around the world. They have designed the most ingenious systems ranging from water pumps to ovens. They also develop agricultural methods that fit the needs of different communities around the world. Echo educates community leaders on how to apply these technologies.
Our tour guide was Vic. Vic is a volunteer at echo farms. He was an awesome guide. I enjoyed learning about different plant species and different agriculutural technique from Vic. I have been interested in growing a bamboo fence around my house for quite some time and V
ic showed me four different varieties of bamboo that I think would fit my needs. Another plant that got my attention was the miracle berry. This is a very sweet berry that makes everyhting taste great; Vic explained to us that in poor places around the world they teach people to use this berry to disguise the untasty sabor of some medcines. He was willing to let me try some fruit, but the tree was not bearing any at the time.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
I am not a fan of nature guided tours!
Once again I had to visit a park due to Colloquium (FGCU-mandatory class). I do not intend to return to this park. Last Tuesday we visited Matanzas Pass Preserve.
Once again our guide talked too much. The nature trail was not impressive at all; specially, when compared to Corckscrew's sanctuary. I was still on the look out for a rattle snake but was not able to spot any. We saw mangroves. I think mangroves are better appreciated when kayaking by them.
It was really hot and I decided to stay away from the group, partly to avoid the heat, partly to avoid the mosquitoes and partly to avoid the very, very talkative guide.
At the beginning of the tour we were greeted by one of the island first inhabitants. She was a sweet, wise, lady. That welcomed us into a historic cabin and offered us cookies and lemonade. This lady had a genuine love for the island and was very knowledgeable of its history. I am glad I had the chance of meeting her and listening to her. If it were up to me I would end the visit after her talk.
Once again our guide talked too much. The nature trail was not impressive at all; specially, when compared to Corckscrew's sanctuary. I was still on the look out for a rattle snake but was not able to spot any. We saw mangroves. I think mangroves are better appreciated when kayaking by them.
It was really hot and I decided to stay away from the group, partly to avoid the heat, partly to avoid the mosquitoes and partly to avoid the very, very talkative guide.
At the beginning of the tour we were greeted by one of the island first inhabitants. She was a sweet, wise, lady. That welcomed us into a historic cabin and offered us cookies and lemonade. This lady had a genuine love for the island and was very knowledgeable of its history. I am glad I had the chance of meeting her and listening to her. If it were up to me I would end the visit after her talk.
Colloquim #1: A visit to Corckscrew Swamp Sanctuary
On 5/27/2010 I had the pleasure of visiting the corckscrew Swamp Sanctuary located in Naples, Florida. I've never been there before and I don't think I would have had decided to visit this place if it were not for a class I am taking at FGCU, colloquium.
I thought the place was awesome. I am very much into nature and have a deep appreciation for natural settings such as corckscrew. There is a boardwalk that is suspended above the swamp, that allows people, to literally, walk through the heart of the sanctuary. In no less than a minute of walking through this boardwalk I found myself immersed in this green, setting with swamp water beneath me and cypresses standing to both sides of the board walk. I imagine -and was told by my guide-that a place like this is teeming with wild life. Unfortunately because there was 25 of us, it was impossible for me to sneak up on panthers, deers and any other natural inhabitant of the sanctuary. My guide did not help the cause either, she talked and talked and then talked some more about her experiences on the boardwalk. From time to time when the guide did shup up you could hear birds singing. I believe that my visit would have been a million times better if I were by myself. I did see a 600 year old tree that took my breath away.
As i stated before I loved the sanctuary but disliked the guided visit and the fact that I was eaten alive by deer flies. I have never seen a rattle snake in the wild before and was hoping to see one at corkscrew. I know they inhabit the swamp. I am sure all the noice scared them away.
I am planning on returning to the sanctuary by myself early in the morning in hopes of being able to enjoy it.
I thought the place was awesome. I am very much into nature and have a deep appreciation for natural settings such as corckscrew. There is a boardwalk that is suspended above the swamp, that allows people, to literally, walk through the heart of the sanctuary. In no less than a minute of walking through this boardwalk I found myself immersed in this green, setting with swamp water beneath me and cypresses standing to both sides of the board walk. I imagine -and was told by my guide-that a place like this is teeming with wild life. Unfortunately because there was 25 of us, it was impossible for me to sneak up on panthers, deers and any other natural inhabitant of the sanctuary. My guide did not help the cause either, she talked and talked and then talked some more about her experiences on the boardwalk. From time to time when the guide did shup up you could hear birds singing. I believe that my visit would have been a million times better if I were by myself. I did see a 600 year old tree that took my breath away.
As i stated before I loved the sanctuary but disliked the guided visit and the fact that I was eaten alive by deer flies. I have never seen a rattle snake in the wild before and was hoping to see one at corkscrew. I know they inhabit the swamp. I am sure all the noice scared them away.
I am planning on returning to the sanctuary by myself early in the morning in hopes of being able to enjoy it.
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