Sunset

One of the many beautiful Cedar Key sunsets. At about a half hour before the sun sets, you will see several cars leave the park. They are usually heading to town to see what georgeous colors there will be.

More Pics of trip

These are pictures of the St. Augustine area. Coni
 

"Other side"

Daytona International Speedway

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Flagler Beach

Luxi and I on Flagler Beach

St. Augustine Lighthouse

A few people around here have talked about going to "the other side" of Florida. So, we decided to do the same.  Sunday morning we headed over to Daytona Beach (camperless) to check it out. It is a busy place, your typical high rises along the beaches, very touristy.  We did enjoy the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse area.  Vel was able to get a stamp for her, National History Passport book.  We also went to see the Daytona International Speedway.  Big place!
We stayed over night in Ormand Beach, next to the large Harley Davidson complex. Everything for bikers.
Monday morning, we headed up A1A highway. We stopped for lunch at Flagler beach, very nice little beach town. (more our size)  We also walked the dogs on the beach, they loved it! Tucker dug in the sand, Luxi barked at the seagulls and Toby just enjoyed it!  It seems like most of the Florida beaches don't allow dogs. There were some guests at our park, that told us about the beach in Flagler that allows them. That's one nice thing about rv parks, everyone enjoys telling about their experiences in their travels. 
Then it was northward to St. Augustine.  We went to the Lighthouse there, Vel got another stamp! Woohoo!!  We drove through the streets of the Nation's Oldest City, but we were running out of time to stop.  That was the purpose of this trip, just to see what was on the "other side".  But we will be back, because there is a lot to see here. 
Three hours later, with a stop in Gainesville (Petsmart and Trader Joe's), we were home! It was a nice enjoyable trip!-M

Boat rides and Sunsets

Cormorants on posts

 We took a Boat Tour of the Islands around Cedar Key the other day.  It was a beautiful day and a great boat ride.  We were told about the history of the area and what animals and sea life are around here.  Very interesting!! We loved it!!
The Captain of the boat, sped it up, so the Dolphins would play in the wake.  That was an extra bonus.

Seahorse Island

Dolphins chasing waves

Birds hanging out on Island

A Cedar Key Sunset

 We went to town a couple of nights, to see the sunset.  We weren't disappointed!  Very beautiful!!
We have had very nice weather. We have put up Christmas lights and decorations in the Clubhouse and around our rig. So, it's very festive in the park!! All we need is the snow!!  Just kidding!
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Another Cedar Key Sunset

Remainder of Cedar Key Sunset

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