During the holiday weeks, tourists swarm to the springs to see Manatees. In the tradition of good news, bad news scenarios, the Christmas weather here warms up nicely making a swim with the manatees more tolerable. The bad news is that the manatees desert the warm springs when the shallow Gulf water is heated by tropical temps. They take advantage of the warming trend to enjoy the seagrass buffet filled open, uncrowded waters of the Gulf.
Human visitors to this area are left with only the option of playing with my fellow kayaking volunteers and me at the warm springs. Disappointed by this turn of events and upset that they traveled so far to see me instead of a manatee, the crowds get very restless. My arms are feeble from attempting to row into the fray and maintain order in the holiday aquatic frenzy.
Ya did it again girl. I WANNA GO THERE!!!!!!!! :>) I really believe that the states would pay you if you sent your blogs to the tourism departments in each state. :>) Thank you so much for sharing places that we will probably never be able t get to. Also I must say that in the picture you look like a million bucks, so happy to see your having a good time. Keep em coming, its fixin to get rather chilly up here at home. :>) Love ya kid. GOD BLESS
JD/SD
Jim & Sandy
You should come on down!!! It is nice and warm here. Thanks for the kind words – Love you too!
Right on, Jim & Sandy, I want to come also and believe her blogs helpful to tourism.
Thank you!