DeLeon Springs State Park has the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant where you cook your breakfast at your table. It is a really fun concept, and on a cool morning like today, it gives you warmth being next to the hot griddle.
Clif usually does all the cooking when we go camping. I thanked him for doing our cooking this morning too. He didn't mind because he said, "at least I get to eat it while it's still hot."
I liked the multigrain pancakes best. We had plenty of energy in our tummies for a day of adventure.
We headed off onto the Wild Persimmon Trail. I have to admit, it is one of the most beautiful hikes I've taken in Florida. I was hoping to spy a bear, but no such luck today. We had fun looking anyway. We didn't have trouble with insects as it was a dry, crisp day. I think it made it into the low 70's which is ideal for hiking.
There was plenty of tree canopy which of course is my favorite hiking environment.
They have planks strategically placed for the rainy seasons. Technically we didn't have to walk on them, but it was fun just the same.
There was a patch of ferns. My thought is the tops are discolored due to a recent freeze.
Then Clif notices a couple of bones. We were curious as to what animal was eaten.
We couldn't help but notice all the new growth. And to think, the northeast is snowed in.
Even the Azaleas were in full bloom. They were absolutely gorgeous.
After we finished our hike, we rented a canoe for an hour. This is a manmade waterfall
where the Spring empties into a cove that eventually leads into Lake Woodruff then into a river named Garden Run.
It's nice having Clif navigate the waters. It makes for an enjoyable time. :)
I didn't realize at the time the water was choppy as the wind was at our backs. This is Lake Woodruff. Nice big lake, eh? The row back across was a bit strenuous with the headwind, but we made it!
Once we got across, Garden Run had a tranquil setting. The land to the left is Lake Woodruff Wildlife Refuge. We ventured there once we finished at this park.
On the way back to the park, next to the DeLeon Springs sign is what we called the Abominable Mossman. We have no idea what the significance of this was, but it was interesting. It made us laugh. :)
Once we got to the Woodruff National Wildlife Refure, we caught glimse of this alligator.
We had a wonderful day together, perfect, in fact. The Food for Thought for today from DynamicCatholic.com was a great way to start our day. I believe this is why our day turned out being just perfect.
"When two people love each other it is a wonderful thing, but when two people love God and each other this is the kind of relationship from which the future of the Church will spring. When you both burn with a love of God the fire will consume the impurities of your human love. The more you love God the more you will be able to love each other."
-Mustards Seeds.
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