Still loads of mosquitoes. Dinner and breakfast were bare bones basic, since we had to buy groceries so early in the day, and there was no ice or refrigeration. It was a long day, even at only 52 miles. We finished off the Everglades. Long causeways moved us above the sea of grass and gave us glimpses of the variety of flora supported here. It was maybe even hotter today. The last 7 miles of the Tamiami through the Everglades was under construction, so the shoulder of this 45 mph road ebbed and flowed between 3 feet and nothing. We moved back and forth between the eastbound lane and the shoulder on the westbound side. Most drivers were careful and patient. A Pilot gas station was our saving grace, as well as the turn towards "civilization" and apparently the end of the mosquitoes. After that was a mostly boring rail trail followed by a two lane, heavily trafficked, no shoulder road into town. Very impatient, speeding drivers were obviously annoyed by our presence on their road We did get to go through some agricultural areas, probably growing corn, bananas, guava and such. Dwight bought a really big avocado for $1 along the way. We got to the grocery store 1.5 hrs early, but hung out waiting for the cooks to arrive. One cook short at the store; he'd gotten lost. I helped shop, which was an eye opening experience and preparation for our cooking turn. Everyone shares carrying the groceries to the campground. At the campground (down another two lane, heavily trafficked, no shoulder road), we plunked down our tents and common gear and went to shower. Dwight managed to get the laundry done. Quite a scam. The machines note they can take CC, but instead they charge you a minimum of $10 to buy into a special app!
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