Monthly Archives: January 2010
Flashy Flamingoes, Manatees and More
I got addicted to watching manatees at Blue Spring State Park, and after a month without seeing any of the priceless critters, I needed a fix. Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park reportedly had manatees on site. And it was within … Continue reading
Florida’s Record Cold Takes Its Toll on Wildlife
Manatees have become one of my favorite animals, so it makes me sad that Florida’s record cold has caused the death of at least 77 of these endearing animals. The coldest 12-day period since 1940 also killed hundreds of sea … Continue reading
Filed under Florida, Southeast USA
Our First RV House Guest
Last week we had the joy of having our first RV house guest! Cindi and I have known each other since we were 17-year-old freshmen at American University. It seems amazing that a friend from Denver would visit us in … Continue reading
Filed under Florida, RV Lifestyle
It’s My Birthday
… and I’m celebrating it by simply BE-ing. Mother Nature has blessed this day with sunshine, temperature in the low 70s and birds singing joyously. I love our dry camping site overlooking the cypress swamp. The play of light on … Continue reading
Filed under RV Lifestyle
Old Florida
Here, in the countryside away from the beaches, we’re in the midst of Old Florida. A cypress swamp, pasture, small ranch (with donkeys), and a state road border the campground. Cattle graze on grass in the pasture — and on … Continue reading
Filed under Florida, RV Lifestyle, Southeast USA
Sandhill Cranes Strut Through RV Resort
This beautiful pair of sandhill cranes is wintering at our current “home,” Sumter Oaks RV Park in Bushnell, Florida. A lovely splash of red accents their heads. Usually they hang out in the neighboring pasture, but they occasionally come visit … Continue reading
Filed under Florida, RV Lifestyle
Ice on the Cypress Swamp
It got so cold last night that the neighboring cypress swamp froze over! In the midst of Florida’s 2010 freeze, we’re enjoying our own nature park here. Our front window looks onto a beautiful cypress swamp. The trees’ knobby knees … Continue reading
Filed under Florida, RV Lifestyle, Southeast USA
Sleet in Florida!
We’re hearing a different patter on our fiberglass rooftop today. Sleet! We’re only an hour north of Tampa and it’s sleeting! The other day, it was 59 degrees in Key West — a record low temperature for that location. Pity … Continue reading
Filed under Florida, Pet Travel, RV Lifestyle, RV Travel, Southeast USA
Dry Camping Adventure
We’re dry camping, aka boondocking, at an RV campground for the first time. On the road, we did dry camp a few times at Wal Marts and Flying J Travel Plazas. But those were only for the night. This time … Continue reading
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