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Photo Journal: North Peninsula State Park

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

On Thursday, the 25th, I got an early start as the temperatures were going to be higher. Central Florida is transitioning into spring weather, with lows in the 60’s and highs in the lower 80’s. The skies were blue bird … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal – Walk in Bulow Woods

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

On Tuesday, starting at Walter Boardman Lane, I walked northward on the Bulow Woods Trail through the “middle” portion of the woods. You see, the woods are divided up into three sections — 1) from Fairchild Oak to Boardman Lane; … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal – Walk in Princess Place

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Monday was Princess Place. Tuesday was Bulow Woods – Middle Section. On Monday, I saw some more Pawpaw shrubs in pinewoods: The shorter variety with smaller leaves was fuzzy to the touch, while the larger variety had bigger leaves and … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal: Graham Swamp & Bulow Woods

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

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 … Continue reading →

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Princess Place Preserve – Another Day, Another Walk – Photo Journal

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

On Friday, April 12th, I headed out to do yet another walk at Princess Place. The park was chosen due to some chores that had to be completed before I took off. I was glad I went. After the heavy … Continue reading →

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Eliza Photo Journal: Short Walk @ Princess Place

Posted on April 11, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Okay, I had intended to go out on a hike today, but there was a storm in the forecast, which ended up arriving earlier than predicted. It dropped over 4″ of rain within a couple of hours. A couple of … Continue reading →

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Eliza: Photo Journal, Early Spring

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

On Thursday, I started a short outing to North Peninsula State Park. Nearly as soon as I plunged into the shady trail, I was confronted with an unexpected surprise, a brilliantly-colored odd-looking plant. It looked a bit out of place … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal – Bulow Woods on Easter Morn

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Having been on my own for over two decades now, I sometimes experience emotional difficulties on “family” holidays. After escaping from my frenetic household setting, I headed to the woods, my church. I find solace and emotional healing in the … Continue reading →

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Photo Journal – Princess Place – Good Friday

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Princess Place was pleasantly quiet today on Good Friday. The weather was perfect for a hike, in the upper 50’s when I first started with a light breeze. Bonus: few bugs, no snakes detected. There were no people on the … Continue reading →

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Journal Entry – March 28, 2024 – Sundry thoughts & musings | Eliza Ayres

Posted on March 28, 2024 by Eliza Ayres

Life these days always seems to compel us into making adjustments to plans, even as tentative as mine are most of the time. On Monday, I headed out to River to Sea and Washington Oaks Gardens only to discover I … Continue reading →

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