So, today’s destination was North Peninsula State Park with its two-mile nature walk. I love this sandy trail as I’m always finding unusual plants along the way, depending on the season. The trail is thickly lined with coastal scrub, consisting of stiff Yaupon Holly, Red Bay, several species of squat oaks (Myrtle, Sand Live Oak, Chapman Oak, etc.), Magnolia, Saw Palmetto, Wax Myrtle, Sparkleberry, False Indigo and a few others I haven’t yet identified.
I was on the trail early and totally alone in the warming daylight until nearly completed with the walk.
I only did one hike today, sensing I was getting tired. After all, I’m still in recovery mode from a major surgery. There’s no need to completely exhaust myself.
The park lies on the ocean side of the Halifax River, the intracoastal river. A short walk would take you to the drawbridge over the river where an assortment of fishermen can be seen clustered. The road to the park is High Bridge Road and runs between A1A and Walter Boardman Lane. It’s kitty-corner across from John Anderson Drive which can take you south to Ormond Beach.
This was my second solo park walk and I’m loving being healthy enough to enjoy being outside in the cooler Florida weather with bright blue skies above. Beats digging out from a snow storm.
Much love to all,
Eliza
P.S. My camera is a Nikon Coolpix L840 (refurbished). It’s working great!
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Lovely to be walking along with you again, Eliza, I can feel your joy to be back on the trails. Seasonal weather here in western BC with rain, but warmer than usual temperatures… which means I’ll get out for a long walk now because you’ve inspired me to do so! Much love, Altea.
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Lovely to see your nature photos again and to know you are now strong enough to take these longer walks. Isn’t it nice to see flowers in bloom during the winter months, when you’ve lived in colder climates? I’ve lived in Massachusetts, Oregon and Minnesota, and now I’m in San Diego. It still tickles me to see trees and shrubs in bloom at this time of year where I live. I too love walking, and that I can do it year round. Hugs to you ~ Alice
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Hello Eliza,
A wonderful summary and lovely images especially the Oaks.
Glad to learn this recent chapter of surprises has concluded.
Enjoy the weekend,
denis
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Beautiful.
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Gorgeous, thank you for sharing.
Wendyxx
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