05/03/2026
This river adventure turned into a day mostly spent birdwatching—especially the beautiful great egrets and a little blue heron soaking up the sun while doing a bit of fishing. They almost seemed to pose for me, and I was more than happy to capture the moment.
As we drifted through the cypress trees, the reflection of the blue sky on the water was breathtaking. We shut off the motor and let ourselves float, taking it all in. Sitting quietly near one of the trees, I noticed a small natural sculpture growing along the trunk. It looked like a tiny figure waving at us, as if part of the scene itself.
In the distance, we spotted a large alligator, focused intently on a big log—or maybe something just beyond it. We waited to see if it might bellow, but it never did. For a moment, we joked that maybe he thought the log was his girlfriend, only to realize it wasn’t and lose interest. Eventually, he moved on—and so did we.
We took another route that led us past a tree marked with the shape of a heart. Soon after, we came upon a small pond where a few ducks lingered, until we drifted a bit too close for their liking and they took off into the air.
As we made our way back toward the river, we were treated to the sight of swallow-tailed kites gliding effortlessly on the breeze.
The still water reflected the trees so perfectly it looked like a mirror, the kind of view that can take your breath away. Looking up, the sky revealed a circle of clouds surrounding a patch of blue, with a tiny sliver of the moon at its center. The clouds seemed to reach downward, as if trying to meet us halfway. It’s amazing how much beauty can be found in what’s been created for us.
My heart felt full as we entered Isaac Creek on our way home. I turned back one last time to catch the sunset, snapping a final picture—like the day’s quiet farewell.
