2 Chicas Feeling a Little Springy
The 2 Chicas began by heading east
on State Road 40 toward the Ocala National Forest. After going back and forth about where we should go, we decided to stop at Juniper Springs. What a great
find! This cute little spring was alive
with activity.
When they say the spring is 72 degrees, they ain’t
lying! It was pretty cold on a 92 degree
day, but once you get in, the water is fine. (You know we’re lying
right???)
But you can’t live your life filled with fear! Enjoy! Live! Explore! Freeze a little!
But you can’t live your life filled with fear! Enjoy! Live! Explore! Freeze a little!
Chica 2 started calling out the names of people she was going to tell about this free pedicure.
But she thought about it and felt it wasn't fair to put all that pressure on this handful of fish! Just might make them sick. Tee hee he
But she thought about it and felt it wasn't fair to put all that pressure on this handful of fish! Just might make them sick. Tee hee he
On to our next adventure - Silver Springs! Now this was another fun trip. Check online to find two for one coupons for
admittance. Chica 1 remembered the glass bottom
boats from her childhood, and really that had not changed.
Chica 2 said she didn't think boats had motors when Chica 1 was a child. Just paddles and little hand carved canoes. Very funny Chica 2.
The guide gets the tour going and after a few moments up the river, you are
transformed into a slower, quieter time in Florida. What fun.
Nowadays, everything is automated, but the only other motor at Silver Springs runs the Merry Go Round.
You have to capture your imagination by interacting with Kodiak bears, a giraffe, a hilarious ride through the “back country” to view llamas and emus and wild Rhesus monkeys.
You have to capture your imagination by interacting with Kodiak bears, a giraffe, a hilarious ride through the “back country” to view llamas and emus and wild Rhesus monkeys.
There is also an alligator exhibit that is
truly funky, including a couple of white alligators.
Don’t forget to check out the bird show and the panther
shows. 2 Chicas enjoyed just talking and laughing about the different exhibits.
Take some time to stroll the park
and just talk with your children and loved ones.We really enjoyed the pace of the place. You’ll be surprised how much fun you can have without over the top rides and entertainment.
Grab a scoop of ice cream or stroll alongside the old
fashioned store front area. Spend
sometime in the museum where Tarzan movies are running and in the old time
carnival - the Love O Meter chair is
particularly intriguing to the children.
End your visit by viewing the reptile and cool albino alligator exhibit. There are a number of interesting cast of critters!
Check out this hidden wonder and don't forget to tell them that 2 Chicas said Hi Ho Silver!!
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End your visit by viewing the reptile and cool albino alligator exhibit. There are a number of interesting cast of critters!
Check out this hidden wonder and don't forget to tell them that 2 Chicas said Hi Ho Silver!!
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Two of the absolute best things to do in this part of Florida are to go canoeing down the Juniper, and to go tubing or canoeing down the Ichetucknee. Both are very easy, because the current pushes you along... you don't have to do any work! Only go tubing when the weather is hot, because the hot sun and the cool water balance each other.
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