Silver Springs State Park

I am really missing you yesterday and today.

I took a walk around Silver Springs State Park.

Ohio State Football and Amaretto Sours

Ohio State football and amaretto sour x2

 

Beach closed

This gator is sunning next to the beach here at the campground.
Guess this would not be a good time to beach your kayak.
Not really any other good choice to get out.
Gores Lansing is 7-9 miles more down stream.
The State Park is 6 miles back upstream.

 

Rodman Dam

 Gary and I went for a driver through the Ocala National Forest out to Rodman Dam.

We saw a white tailed deer, an eagle, a scrub jay, and a roaster along the road out in the middle of nowhere.

Ocklawaha River

 After work I went down to the river to just sit by the river for a while. Did not see any manatee or the family of otters that live across from the benches. 

Manatee in September

Gary took a video of a group of 20 manatee on the Silver River.
Very clear water that day.
Very large group for]this ti\me of year,
He thinks they are males chasing after Divine.

Flowers

Saw these at the store today
Made me think of you

I hope you are looking down from heaven and can see their beauty

Manzano's Deli

Manzano's Del had been on our to do adventure list for a long time.

The are open Tuesday - Saturday 11 AM - 2 PM.
This has made it difficult to cross this one off the list.

I left Daytona Beach so that I could get there for lunch.
It did not disappoint. I got two meals out of a half a sandwich.

Clubber Lang: Roasted Turkey, Honey Maple Ham, Bacon, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions, and Ranch Dressing.

 

Bongoland Ruins

Bongoland Ruins

R&L Carriers Ambassador Suites

Ambassador Suites Daytona Beach

August 23 - 29, 2026

Mental get away

Tiki bar and pool

Room 308, right corner

Morning sunrise

Hotel at night

Full moon over the hotel