Moving along

Today we left Tomoka and headed west across Florida.  We spent some time at De Leon Springs State Park (Fountain of Youth territory) where we enjoyed the nature trail and identified some new birds for our lists.  We arrived late this afternoon at Blue Spring State Park, which is known as a manatee refuge. The manatees come into the warm spring water at this time of year, getting out of the cooler waters of the St. Johns River. 

When we walked along the boardwalk this afternoon, we saw LOTS of fish---the water is crystal clear.  And we did spot one manatee, though it was underwater and didn't come up for air.  Maybe tomorrow I'll be able to get a good picture of one at the surface. 

We are continuing to enjoy good weather, though a few drops of rain early this morning startled me. (What was that popping sound on the skylight of the camper????)  There's rain in the forecast later this week, so we'll enjoy whatever sunshine we get in the next few days.  Today I was too warm in my long-sleeved T and jeans, and this evening  (8:00 pm) we still have just the screen door in place on the RV.  We're really enjoying the break from ice and snow!