February 12-17 Alexander Springs- Carolyn-Since this is considered a primitive campground (no water or electricity at site) it did not take long to set up. It is amazing what you can get used to doing without-yeah right -on board we have fresh water tank, generator, propane and water pump. Oh well, so much for primitive. Went on long hike around beautiful natural springs -consistent temperature of 73 degrees aquamarine color hard to tell depth of water because of clarity.Caverns formed by spring erosion about 27 feet deep. Lots of snorkeling and scuba diving done here. There was a boardwalk constructed through a tropical forest and then hiked old Timucuan Indian Trail (lived here about 4,000 years ago). Plaques along the way told how these Indians used the plants. For example, ground up shells of hickory nuts (pignuts) ate it because high in calories and mixed meat with water to make a liquor ! I guess they had their "happy hour" also. At one of the viewing areas along crystal clear water saw huge otter moving through water chasing a big bass-caught it and took it to shore to eat it. Saw lots of alligators,fish in sand boils, birds, racoons, and turtles.Next day walked 8 miles on the Florida National Trail. Do not think we will hike the 1400 miles ! Callie, Brett, Tyler Parker, Lawson and Cullen came for the weekend and we all had a blast. The boys were brave enough to go snorkling over the caverns. Saw lots of different types of fish and turtles. They brought tents, but it was pretty chilly so most of the boys ended up in rv with us especially since we had sat around campfire telling stories (some scary) and going for walks in the dark woods doing double dares. Callie and Brett slept in tent with heated black frying pan wrapped in a towel and heated rocks. It actually worked! Callie said she was warm all night. Now that is improvising. Went hiking trails, canoeing and fishing. Hated for it to end. And to top it off we all ate roasted bacon and cheese crickets. Gave some competition to our campfire smores!
Chelsea-I loved having the boys here. I sure have missed them. But I had not missed Ella -was hoping they had left her in Charleston, but no she shows up also and was jumping all over me and gnawing on me.What a pest! I had to go hide in the bushes to get away from her. Oh well, she is cute,but just needs to mature.
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