We were in Suwanne, FL for just three days. Day one, we committed to washing and waxing our home. It is a big job, was much needed, but we did get it done. We took one afternoon to paddle kayaks 6 miles down the Suwanne River. It was a beautiful day for a paddle and the RV park dropped us off with the kayaks at our beginning point.
We were treated to an eagle that soared right by us and the tree roots along the banks are always incredible to see. We had several 200 pound sturgeon fish jump out of the water around us. We were just glad that none of them landed on our kayaks. We also enjoyed getting to see the Drew Bridge, whose remains tower out of the middle of the river.
The Drew Bridge was purchased by the Drew Lumber Company from Brazil in 1899 for $15,000. This swing bridge was floated here from Brazil on a barge to its present location. The bridge was moved into place when needed by the railroad by manually turning a crank that was located in the middle of the bridge. The Florida Railroad Company continued to use this bridge until 1920. Tomorrow we have a short drive as we make our way to Wildwood, FL.
We were treated to an eagle that soared right by us and the tree roots along the banks are always incredible to see. We had several 200 pound sturgeon fish jump out of the water around us. We were just glad that none of them landed on our kayaks. We also enjoyed getting to see the Drew Bridge, whose remains tower out of the middle of the river.
The Drew Bridge was purchased by the Drew Lumber Company from Brazil in 1899 for $15,000. This swing bridge was floated here from Brazil on a barge to its present location. The bridge was moved into place when needed by the railroad by manually turning a crank that was located in the middle of the bridge. The Florida Railroad Company continued to use this bridge until 1920. Tomorrow we have a short drive as we make our way to Wildwood, FL.
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