Spring has fully arrived in Florida. The daylight temperatures are rising into the 80’s, although the nights are still coolish.
On Monday, I decided to revisit the Graham Swamp Trail. Doesn’t sound too inviting does it, but it is a two-mile walk (4 mile return) between Old Kings Road and Colbert Lane. There is a good sandy path with occasional boardwalks over the marshy areas. I did spot a small alligator in the canal but was unable to take a satisfactory photo of the little guy. He was just cruising the canal, resting in the sunlight.
On Tuesday, I headed to Bulow Woods, to do the middle section of the trail. The northernmost part of the trail still has not been repaired. I did walk to the location of the old bridge which consists of rails right now. The bridge planks were quite rotten and were removed by park staff and piled up near the old bridge.
Upon completing the first 2+ miles of the walk, I crossed Boardman Road and walked to Cedar Creek and then to my favorite little peninsula that sticks out into Bulow Creek.
As I reached the peninsula, a fellow came floating by on his little skiff. He was attempting to fish but hadn’t any luck yet.
Two days, two walks, both in my water sandals. My feet are beginning to toughen up. I do enjoy walking through these big trees. Neither hike was very crowded as they were done in the morning midweek.
I hope you enjoy my photos. I’ll do some research and see if I can identify the plants I found along the way.
In joy,
Eliza
Flagler and Volusia Counties, Florida
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Beautiful. Thanks you. Blessings
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We really enjoy learning about your walks and seeing the pictures. We have been in most of the states, but have never been near Florida. Now we want to visit central Florida.
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Thanks Eliza,
Gladsome and uplifting images as always.
denis
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Looks lovely.. you’re lucky to live so close to such beautiful nature.. you have a keen eye with your camera, enjoying your pics.. keep on rambling.. lots of love, Fiona 💛🌼💛
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Hi, love your work, Eliza, since 2012. As I try to stay steady in mountain country. Add 12 years, as is usual, well…it keeps flying faster. So, I finally caught up again, cleared out all mail to zero. As I see 0 on my computer top, I am at zero, believing the Big We lives. All is still. On a mountain top in southern New Mexico. Sending love with the wind to you, from wherever the winds take us all.
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Yes, it has been nearly 12 years since I started this blogging thing. I first started on a forum. Then, a correspondent encouraged me to start my own blog in June of 2012. I’ve gone through all kinds of permutations since then, but still online. BTW, I drove through NM when heading eastward, on Hwy 40. I would have loved to explore that colorful high country more but was on a time crunch. Thanks for you comment, Anon. The winds from the West do sometimes make it to Florida, usually carrying a thunderstorm along with them! ~ Eliza
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I live in Lake County, FL and the chem trails are so frequent now that my time in nature is short lived. Do you go on your nature visits while the sky is full of trails and not worry about it or are you in a less chem trailed area? Thank you for everything you do for us!! ❤️
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Yes, I do go out when there are a lot of chem trails in the sky. I refuse to live in fear. Except when we have a totally rainy day, I’m out for at least a long walk in the ‘hood. And do 3-4 longer walks away from the house.
I’ve never been to Lake County. Furthest south in Central Florida to Sanborn or Palatka. And of course, I lived in Palm Beach County for a while.
Since I’ve been exercising more, I’ve lost weight and feel much better.
Thanks for your comment! ~ Eliza
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