Way down upon the Suwannee............

Gulf Coast

 Last Sunday, we had to go to the grocery store, so we decided to take the long way around.  We drove over to an area that's good for kayak launching.  Beautiful area, there are alot of little islands around. Can't wait until we get on the water. Walked the dogs around, I think they liked all the new smells!

Look out over the Gulf Coast



Island off coast

Suwanee River

Stopped for Lunch by the Suwanee River

House Boat painted like a Log Cabin

Next to the Suwanee River



Suwanee River

 Then we went up the road to find a restaurant for lunch.  We knew there was one on the Suwanee river. It was off the main highway, but we found it. It looked like one of those interesting places, but turned out pretty nice.
We were able to sit outside, with the dogs, and eat right next to the Suwanne.

 We had the Specials, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Wings and (can you believe) 50 cent draws!!  Good Food!  We will be back!



One thing we are surprised about, is all the pine trees in this area. There are pine farms, you can tell by the straight lines that they are in.  They also harvest the pine needles that drop off, for landscaping mulch.  There use to be a pencil factory in Cedar Key, many moons ago. There are Palm trees like we expected and the same type of oak trees that they have in Texas. (Always dropping leaves, through the winter.  I sweep the patio at least twice a day.) Better than Snow!!!!:)




 The Manatee's swim up the Suwanee River, to the various Springs that are warm, when the temps get cooler. They can't survive very long in cold water.  We will have to check out those Springs when it gets cooler.
That's all for now- Later-M