A special Valentines Day

We rode 49 miles to Ichetucknee Springs, speeding along as much as we speed, so that we could get on the Ichetucknee River for a four mile canoe float by 2 p.m.  We cut it close, launching at 1:59 p.m.  Our ride was slowed by several stops to shed layers of clothing, as the temperature was 41 degrees when we got up in Gainesville and 75 degrees when we rode into the camp that was our home for the night.

Our accommodations were on the rustic side.  Dot and her bike are in front of her cabin.

Here we are, setting out, Susan’s first ever canoe ride.  She handled the camera in our canoe, while I steered.

The wildlife views were fantastic.  If you look closely at the osprey in the middle picture, you may be able to see the fish he is eating.  And we estimated that we saw at least 100 turtles.  They are Suwannee cooters, we were told.

 A Valentines Day I will remember.