Kayaking the Rainbow

Vel, checking out the turtles

 About a month ago, a group from the park headed to the Rainbow River, for some kayaking.  We headed upstream, after  2 miles, we took a lunch break.  Some of us single kayakers arms were wearing out, so back down the river we went.  We didn't make it the the Rainbow Springs, that will be another trip.

Heading up river(clear water)

Clear, Aqua blue

Anhingas in the tree, with nests

Heading back down the Rainbow River

It was so beautiful! The water is soooo clear and an aqua blue. We saw Egrets, Anhingas, Blue Herons, Otters, Turtles along with the fish.  No alligators, thank goodness! They were probably hiding.











Another good day in Florida!-M

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!
Later-M

Another Cedar Key Sunset

Remainder of Cedar Key Sunset