We sleep in a little then grab breakfast at Krispy Kreme, of course.  Then it is off to Walmart to get supplies for our Houseboat adventure.  Even with the donut stop we are well ahead of schedule, check-in for the boat isn’t until 3PM, so we manage a few stops along the way to check out a couple Everglades favorite stops.

We arrive at the Marina Check-in.  It is a little early but are pleasantly greeted.  Then the bad news comes out.  “The houseboats can’t leave the dock due to high water. You should have received an email”.  Nope, we received no emails prior to leaving cell service in town a couple of hours ago.  They check and they did send an email but it was the we’re looking forward to seeing you email, not the bad news email.  “Would we like to change our reservation to stay in the floating cabin at the dock?”  Nope.  “Even at a discount?” Nope.  The point of the trip is time out in the wilderness, not tied up on a brightly lighted dock all night.  Begrudgingly they eventually come up with a full refund.  That makes twice we have been unsuccessful in our desire to spend nights on the houseboats in the glades.  Probably not up to try again.  Hmm, there might actually be a chickee in my future.  We will see.

For now, we hang in Florida City and explore coastal refuges and parks.