If I survive the work and play opportunities along the Nature Coast and can somehow drag myself to Arizona, I plan to sleep in every morning and take long naps once I get settled there. Why? Because volunteering here in Florida is exhausting! Long hours of kayaking and boardwalking wear me out. Yet the sheer […]
Fun Places to Visit
Holiday Escapes on Florida’s Nature Coast
Gosh I sure wish that each of you could join me for a spell while I am here on Florida’s Nature Coast. There seems to be no end to the list of fun things to do here. On Christmas Day, Matt, Sherry and I spend the morning at Weeki Wachee. You may already know this […]
A Maritime Holiday Greeting
Sorry for the delay in getting a new post out. My arms have been too weak lately to hold over a keyboard and type. While my last post extolled the peace of a calm paddle to play with the gentle Manatees, this post will reveal the darker side of my volunteer duties namely – gale […]
Fun with Florida Wildlife
Wednesday morning Manatee Watch kayaking is proving to be one of my favorite things here in Florida. The cool temps and calm, clear waters provide a meditative start to my day. Although I will admit that I have not figured out how to assume kayak Yoga poses yet. During a recent tranquil shift, I […]
Manatee Time in Crystal River
The local Manatee sanctuaries open as scheduled on November 15th. In an rare turn of events, substantial groups of Manatee also swim gently to the springs on that day. Lots of folks claim credit for that happy coincidence, but unfortunately the cause of this unusually serendipitous start to the season is the cooler temps that […]
Preparing for the Winter Refugees
Now that Summer has unconditionally surrendered to Winter’s invasion without the slightest defense by Autumn, folks are busy around here. The Manatee are being drawn to the local springs as the Gulf waters chill. Snowbirds flock here as winter’s frozen mantle blankets the northern states. For the Manatee, sanctuaries are being cordoned off to give […]
