Reflections on the Ortega River

The Ortega neighborhood in Jacksonville is a peninsula  bordered on the east by the St. Johns river and on the west and north by the Ortega river.  There are at least 5 marinas on the Ortega–this area is known locally as marina mile-indicating the popularity of the river with recreational boaters.  The Cedar River and Fishing Creek branch off of the Ortega offering even more places for fishing and skiing.  Houses dot the riverside for a while but eventually the river wanders through a swamp.  

 Steve spotted the little guy below swimming across and decided to give him a ride to the other side