It was her birthday, and she wanted to go kayaking. So, off we went to the Silver River at Silver Springs Park. We rented a kayak, and the adventure began.
Heading out we were greeted with this beautiful scene (painting effect by Triqui).
This is the Silver River about a mile south of the old Silver Springs Park. The Silver River, which carries hundreds of thousands of gallons of fresh water daily, runs into the Oklawaha River which runs into the St. John's River which runs into the Atlantic Ocean.
A turtle, so close I could almost touch it, sniffed the air as we passed by. I almost knocked it off the log with my paddle.
The adventure continues tomorrow.
Great nature shots, including the turtles. Don't know where you are headed, but I have a feeling that we are in for a few more visual treats.
ReplyDeleteSo far it's looking like a pretty great adventure on the river. I can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteFun way to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteA kayaking trip is a perfect birthday gift, you romantic old fox. Happy birthday to Lois Anne.
ReplyDeletehaha, that turtle looks as if he is surfing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice way to spend your -
Lois' - birthday
Beautiful shots of what the "other" Florida looks like as we like to say around here. Happy Birthday to Lois Anne!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of your kayak adventure. Looks like great fun.
ReplyDeleteShe must be very white and very thin. I did not see her at all. What was she wearing to be invisible?
ReplyDeleteI think your idea is great but my eyes are getting old or something
I wish her a wonderful 75th birthday. She is great and beaten a very difficult few years.
You both deserve nothing but the best from now on.
Thanks! I'll be tuning in. :)
ReplyDeleteI love all of the photos you posted so far. It looks so still and peaceful. The turtle photo is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to do fro a birthday! I love the pic of Lois Anne, Lowell! Looking forward to part 2.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love these, Lowell!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Please give Lois Anne a big Happy Birthday hug for me!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Lois Anne!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful place. That turtle's look is priceless.
What a beautiful photo series...and a beautiful way to spend a birthday! Happy, Happy Birthday to Lois Anne! Glad the turtle didn't get dunked. Lovely shots, Lowell.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for sweet Lois Anne! I think it was a creative and so nice way to celebrate this day!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures, looks so calm there and I do love that friendly turtle, cute!
Hugs
Léia
un joyeux anniversaire de France à Lois Annee.
ReplyDeleteBelle ballade , et j'aime bien l'attitude de la tortue, fiere ;)
Beautiful smile Lois Anne! It looks like you had a marvellous day!
ReplyDeleteHope Lois Anne enjoyed her special day, looks like you both had a real adventure!
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Lois Anne! Looks like you had perfect weather for her special day.
ReplyDeleteOh, I love kayaking! What a great way to celebrate a birthday!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fun way to spend a birthday... phew! that turtle had a lucky escape :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and strong woman! I am super jealous! I've always wanted to kayak down those rivers. At least I have your fabulous photos to live vicariously through! Can't wait to see more of the photo series. Big hugs and kisses to Lois, aka Grandma. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you both enjoyed this trip, it was a great idea and I am very glad that all you met in those beautiful waters was a nice turtle!
ReplyDeleteI finally figured out that I had to click on the picture collection and did it. How nice! Ocala has many nice things. And Lois Anne is certainly at the top. You guys are good people so you both must stick around for a long time.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to celebrate a birthday together!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Lois Anne!
Happy (belated) birthday to Lois Anne. That's a great portrait, and a perfect way to celebrate a birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Lois Anne. Looks like you had a wonderful day. Gorgeous smile. MB
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to spend a birthday. Nice of you to tag along and document the adventure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic portrait of Lois Anne! Belated congratulations to her. And what a better way to spend her Birthday?!
ReplyDeleteVery nice and interesting posting.
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