LivingOurDream

Friday, January 26, 2018

Abandoned Aircraft

Hi All,

After a morning spent showing school kids what Seminole life was like, we headed to the art festival in New Smyrna Beach.

While Sandy was buying jewelry and a pocketbook, Carl became captivated by some photographs of abandoned aircraft that had become part of the landscape. Once home, a Google search found hundreds of examples. Yes, it is geeky techno-art but please humor him. Here are some of his favorites.

After the art show and a great seafood dinner, we attended a community Sabbath service with congregants from seven temples in Volusia and Flagler Counties.

A wonderful and varied day.

Love,

Sandy & Carl

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Marineland

Hi All,

We had today off so we arranged to meet our friend Evalyn at Marineland just south of St Augustine.

First opened in 1938 as a marine studio for filmmakers to shoot UW scenes (including "Creature from the Black Lagoon"), it evolved to a dolphin show complete with grandstand. It has since evolved again into a marine conservation and education facility. The trainers still teach the 16 dolphins hand signals, though we were told that young dolphins usually mimic the behaviors of the adults.

This is young Coquina who knows when lunch is imminent.

Numerous underwater windows permit great dolphin viewing.

In addition to dolphins, Marineland has several magnificent salt water aquaria. Here's a large clownfish in "his" anemone.

How about this stunning blue surgeonfish.

Not only are the fish stunning, the live corals are breathtaking.

They also rehab cold stunned sea turtles.

The Marineland staff and volunteers were all friendly and informative. They also made a great recommendation for lunch. Here we are at nearby South Beach Grille. View was great, food was better.

How about blackened shrimp, grilled shrimp and fried shrimp. Oh, and asparagus. All excellent.

Another wonderful day with a wonderful friend.

Love,

Sandy & Carl

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Blue Spring State Park

Hi All,

Last week we had a cold snap in central Florida. Not anything like up north but cold enough to concentrate the Manatee in the warm spring water at Blue Spring State Park.

So many people came to see the Manatee that it took us almost an hour to get into the park. Turns out that was only 0.12 minutes per Manatee! (55 minutes/463 Manatee).

Manatee everywhere including cows with calves.

People everywhere as well,

This mosaic Manatee was a big hit with small kids.

In some spots the Manatee were were stacked like chord wood.

Animals would rest on the bottom for 10-20 minutes then slowly rise to the surface to breath.

We even spotted a young raccoon.

The boardwalk ends at the spring boil where over 100,000,000 gallons of 74 degree water flow out of the ground every day.

A fun day among the Manatee.

Love,

Sandy & Carl

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Sunday, December 31, 2017

Green Cay

Hi All,

We visited the other great birding spot in Palm Beach County today, Green Cay.

We were greeted by this tricolor heron that flew across the boardwalk

and perch on the railing.

Here's a green heron watching for lunch.

A great egret, same quest.

How about a pair of blue wing teal snuggling up.

We couldn't get a decent photo but there were several beautiful male painted buntings at a feeder near the entrance.

As usual, a special place and a great way to spend New Years Eve day.

Love,

Sandy & Carl

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Delray Beach Visit

Hi All,

Friday we drove south to visit Roberta and Elliot for New Years. Of course we visited Wakodahatchee to see the birds, even though it is too early for most nesting activity.

Here a vigilant great blue heron waits for a meal.

This wood stork has begun nest building.

A tri-color heron cruises under the boardwalk.

A common gallinule scampers across the ground.

While a purple gallinule hops across the lily pads.

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The owner of this phone shall remain nameless🙀.

Love,

Sandy & Carl

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Shalom Roamers

Hi All,

It has been a wonderful few days with the Jewish RV group-"Shalom Roamers".

Thursday night we had dinner and an informal meeting.

Friday we shared a Sabbath service and got a neat group photo.

Saturday we gathered at out site for drinks and snacks(Sip 'n Nosh)

and Bob and Geoff led a Havdalah service to mark the end of our Sabbath.

Geoff then sang our tongue in cheek anthem-Jews Don't Camp. It includes lyrics like

-If it doesn't have a lobby, I don't want as a hobby. and

-If your sleeping bag is tilting you can find me at the Hilton.

We enjoyed the company well after dark

Even after we were treated to this beautiful sunset.

We head back to Barberville tomorrow so we can spend Christmas with Scott, Tara and the boys .

Love,

Sandy & Carl

Living & Traveling in our Motorhome

Volunteering across America

greenbaum2@gmail.com

www.livingourdream2011.blogspot.com

617-435-8502

Friday, December 22, 2017

Glass Blowing Demo

Hi All,

Our tickets to the Chihuly exhibit include a glass blowing demonstration in a "Hot Shop" across the street. At first we thought it must be intimidating blowing glass across from Chihuly but this guy was very talented.

Starting with a blob of molted glass.