Iguana Alley

So with Yoga, paddling, and swimming, we get lots of exercise, not to mention numerous dives to scrub the hulls and get rid of all the hitchhikers.  But today, we decided it was time to exercise land legs.  Charlie cast 2 votes in favor of this one.  So off we went through the mangroves to a place called Biras Creek and a narrow strip of land separating the breaking surf east side of the island from North Sound.  We started out hopeful we would catch a glimpse of an Iguana which Gwyn had spotted just once a couple weeks ago.  Lots of these little geckos scurrying around and more inviting resort spaces, but where are the Iguanas? (click photos for a larger image)

Lots of these little geckos but where are the big Iguanas?
Lots of these little geckos but where are the big Iguanas?
At the end of the trail, a funky resort.
At the end of the trail, a funky resort.
A pool sprang out of nowhere
A pool sprang out of nowhere
Now if you are not on a boat, this isn't hard to take.
Now if you are not on a boat, this isn’t hard to take.



Then as we were meandering along a road, we saw this quaint little sign followed shortly ahead by the beastie itself!

Is this a hint?
Is this a hint?
Sure 'nuff, an Iguana in Iguana alley.
Sure ’nuff, an Iguana in Iguana alley.
He thinks he's hidden but the tail is a bit of a giveaway.
He thinks he’s hidden but the tail is a bit of a giveaway.



Mission accomplished! But we were in for another surprise on the way back through the mangroves.

A snake?!
A snake?!
No, just an Iguana who thinks we can't see his tail
No, just an Iguana who thinks we can’t see his tail

Doing a good job of blending in
Doing a good job of blending in



So it was a great long hike with sights along the way. Even Charlie was a bit worn out opting for only a short play with his ball at the beach when we got back. Our granddaughter, Janiah (9), loves lizards! So we hope you enjoy the Iguanas, Janiah. We were thinking of you today!

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