We start with the open marsh-land drive on Tamiami Trail out of Big Cypress and end with a beautiful stretch on the park road through Everglades National Park.  Between, we make our way along the long stretch of Miami’s west side and endless farm and nursery land.  The high point of that stretch, Robert Is Here, a produce stand gone tourist trap.  Our objective, milkshakes.  I go for key lime and Kent for a tropical fruit version the gal at the counter says is their best shake, Canistel.  I prefer the key lime.  We leave with a watermelon, some fresh salsa, a cucumber and field ripe tomatoes.  Everglades Adventures cancelled our houseboat excursion, two nights on Whitefish Bay, because of some sort of mechanical problem.  It would have been fun to be out there at night emersed in the sounds of the backcountry.  It is not gonna happen this time though so now I need to do some more day planning.  Quick stops at both visitor centers yield recommendations on activities and ranger program schedules.  Site 25 is home for the next few days