Monday, September 26, 2011

Wakulla River manatee sighting!

A few weeks ago Carter and I packed up and headed to the Wakulla River while the kids were at school. It was my turn to be the paddleboard passenger!

We had a wonderful time. Me probably more so than Carter because I didn't have to paddle against the wind one direction and the crazy current the other direction. Relaxing on the river was fun, but the highlight of the trip was the manatees. We saw a whole family of them, and got a super up-close look at the baby when he came to check us out. He made me so nervous. (I don't know why. It's not like he's scary!) But he was kind enough not to tump us over into the freezing water as he swam under the paddle board. (The river is spring fed so it's clear and ice cold.)

The kids were seriously jealous. 

Ready to roll.

Mom and baby.

Ack!

That blob is the baby's head right next to the paddleboard.

Enjoying the ride.

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