Boat rides down moss draped treed waterways
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| Weeki Wachee River |
Butterflies
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| see the swallowtail enjoying the nectar |
Cypress tree knees
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| Used to make lamps out of the knees |
Amaryllis flower bed full of colour
Mermaids ,at Weeki Wachee State Park
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| 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 ,
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| What makes this drink even better Jimmy Buffett singing in the background what else but Margaritaville |
overlooking the white sand of Rogers Park ,
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| tide is out |
watching bathers ,
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| shallow at the mouth of Weeki Wachee River |
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| Pelican sitting on sign |
Seeing Momma manatee and baby manatee swim by the dock ,coming up for air
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| Momma and baby taking air |
Azaleas in bloom ,
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| 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.
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| Bayport Inn on the way to Pine Island |
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| Sign on motor says Neverude! |
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| so sweet |
Orange Trees in full blossom heady is the fragrance.
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| early flowering for the season |
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| Fresh from Plant City |
Sigh!
