This past year it seems that I have spent a great deal of time reconnecting. Reconnecting with real food is important but, also, being connected with your environment and the all of the natural beauty around us can go a very long way in keeping us grounded and at peace.
This weekend I took a long but beautiful drive over to Deland Florida. There is company there called Blue Heron River Tours that offers two hour tours twice a day. The tour takes you along the St. Johns River and through old logging canals from the past. It is a taste of old Florida that is a fantastic and easy way to have a break from the tourist area. If you live in Florida or are a visitor, I highly recommend you spend a couple of hours here for a relaxing and interesting look into Florida’s beautiful nature.
We saw several manatees surface for a quick breath before hiding back under the water. This was the weekend of the annual Manatee Festival, and with the cold weather, there were hundreds of manatees seeking the warmer waters of the nearby spring. We also were able to see alligators, turtles, and so many types of birds, that I cannot remember them all. From the boat, we could also see the signs left by those who harvested Cypress trees before they realized that they were not easily renewable because they grow so slowly.
I will let the pictures tell you the rest of the story. Click on a photo for a full sized slide show. Part 2 will come tomorrow with the ” medium” half of the day trip.
That looks like a great day!
It really was. A total recharge. 8)
This is a side of the Sunshine State we don’t often see, Katie. Thanks for sharing it! xoxoM
My pleasure! So many crazy stories come out of this state, it is nice to look at another side of it. And while I love Mickey Mouse, there is so much more to see and do.
Have a beautiful Sunday! 8)
Beautiful photos!
Thanks! 8)
Wow, that looks like fun. You got some great photos!
Thank you! I will be going back as the seasons change for another look. 8)
Fantastic photos! Reconnecting with nature, and seeing how it just is, is often a wonderful way to reconnect with oneself.
Namaste. James
It seems the more I am out, the more I appreciate it. 8)
It’s nice to see you on a water bus Katie. I hope that you didn’t have to do too much rowing to move it 😉 xox
Naw, we went with the current and lassoed a manatee to pull us. 😉
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Wow …gorgeous pictures…Diane
Thanks!! 8)
Gorgeous shots!
Thank you!!! 8)
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