Wakulla Springs

It has been a super busy summer. This was the first weekend since perhaps April that David and I spent a whole weekend in Thomasville. It was nice not having to drive anywhere for a change! We have planned to go to Wakulla Springs ages ago and this weekend it finally worked out so that we could go. I went to Wakulla Springs about 2 years ago with my girl Stacey. You can read about our adventures here. David hasn't been since our Science Club took a field trip there when we were freshmen in high school. So, it had been a minute for both of us going. Every time I go to Wakulla Springs, I am reminded how much I love it down there. It is so pretty and just reminds me of home and the Chipola River that is so dear to my heart.

I had no clue that Wakulla Springs was so popular. I guess the only times that I have really gone were during off-peak seasons. As in going for school field trips during the school year, or like Stacey and I did when we went in March. I was shocked when we pulled into the gate and had to wait like 15 minutes to just pay to get in. Crazy! I was also shocked at the amounts of foreigners that were there. It made me question how they found a place that seems so obscure to me like Wakulla Springs. But I'm glad that so many people get to experience such a beautiful natural Florida landscape.

There were so many people there, that it took a while before we could do the Riverboat Cruise. While we waited, we checked out the lodge/restaurant. I still love going in there. It is so pretty.

The murals on the ceiling are gorgeous. This picture does not do them justice. After looking at a few exhibits, it was time to head out!

And for fairness sake, I was there I promise. Just usually on the other end of the camera!

Hey! I'm a hot mess in this heat!

It had been raining and it was really humid. So it made the water have a fog over it. It was beautiful.

Wakulla Springs has been the site of many movies and television shows. Many Tarzan shows were filmed right here. As well as the Creature from the Black Lagoon.

We encountered lots of wildlife. Many birds, a few alligators, turtles, and even some manatees.

Nesting site

Peek a boo!

Mama with her chicks

Manatee. Wish I had gotten a picture of the calves that were with them...

I believe that this is my favorite picture from the whole day.

I had no idea that David had such strong feelings about birds before. When the bird was spotted David points at it and says "look at that bird up there looking all disgusting." Granted the bird is malting, so it's feathers are falling out. I guess David dislikes this bird due to many encounters in the swamp. They are really oily and greasy and will eat your fish. I think I am going to have this picture blown up and framed for him to hang over his couch. I think he would love it!

Well, that's my adventures at Wakulla Springs.

It was beautiful and I enjoyed every minute.

See ya later, alligator!