Winding Down

Vacation time is just about over... No more:
Boat rides down moss draped treed waterways

Weeki Wachee River

Butterflies

see the  swallowtail enjoying the nectar

Cypress tree knees

Used to make lamps out of the knees

Amaryllis flower bed full of colour

Mermaids ,at Weeki Wachee State Park

Kids loved  this show......

Just before the mermaid show was  treated to a Kelly Clarkson song video ,
"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" ,was partly filmed  at the Weeki Wachee State Park .

Dining at some wonderful restaurants from Brians Place in Hernando Beach with its nouveau Spanish Italian  cuisine , met the chef , place was commented on the Jay Leno show;
to sipping icecold margarita ,

What makes this drink even better Jimmy Buffett singing in the background what else but Margaritaville

 munching on a deep fried shrimp basket ,

al fresco at the local Upper Deck Restaurant .situated at the mouth of the Weeki Wachee River

overlooking the white sand of Rogers Park ,

tide is out  

watching bathers ,

shallow at the mouth of Weeki Wachee River

 boaters,

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Bird watching

Pelican sitting on   sign

Seeing Momma manatee and baby manatee swim by the dock ,coming up for air

Momma and baby taking  air

Azaleas in bloom ,

azaleas are blooming early this year

Finding quaint Inns with funny signs and interesting sights, Like  this sign and the  strange fellow   just off the deck.

 Bayport Inn on the way to Pine Island

Bay port Inn is a local spot known for bikers yet any I saw were all grey haired......... make great gyros!






Sign on motor says Neverude!

Grapefruit juice fresh picked from the  trees surrounding the  house 

 so sweet

 Orange  Trees in  full blossom heady is the fragrance.

early flowering  for the season

Strawberries Lusious and plump

Fresh from Plant City

Palm Trees

 Watching the Sunset thru the trees from the tree top house deck......

Sigh!