Everglades National Park: Shark Valley

We took our bikes on the 15 mile loop around Shark Valley in Everglades National Park. Ironically no sharks are anywhere near this area but there are plenty of alligators, soft shell turtles, some crocodiles and so many deer flies. We leisurely enjoyed the first 7 miles until the lookout tower then picked up speed to try and out pace the flies. They were vicious but overall it was a very nice day. Then we had lunch at an amazing Jamaican-Haitian restaurant recommended by our guide from Biscayne National Park. Everything was delicious and we agreed that we wished we lived closer to try more things from the menu. A little bit of relaxing was followed by trying an unassuming distillery that was a great find. Truly artisanal craft spirits, a talented bartender, and a uniquely but beautifully decorated cozy space was the perfect last evening in the Homestead area.Read more