Enjoying the Summer

It's been very hot lately but we have managed to keep cool. This past weekend we took another trip to Chiefland. We left Friday night and got in before sunset. Saturday morning we woke early and drove to Ichetucknee Springs State Park , just outside of Fort White. We passed through Trenton on our way there and the scenery was beautiful. Lot's of land and Moo Cows. The drive took us around an hour or so and as we got into town we saw the first of many inner tube stands. We stopped and rented a double tube for 9.00. I was trying to decide if we should have our own tube or double tube it. So the lady at the stand says "This could be a honeymoon tube or a divorce tube". I looked over at Jesse and said maybe we should get our own.. lolol We decided on the double and fortunately it worked out for the best.

As you can see in the picture we waited in a long line to get into the park so Jesse could drop me off with the tube. He then drove the car 20 min down the road to drop off the car and catch a shuttle back so we could get going. All Florida Spring water has a year round temperature of 72 degrees. I know that doesn't sound that cold but trust me it was..

Our trip took us 3 hours and we can't wait to do it again. They only allow 750 people per day so they tell you to get there early.

After our float down the river we headed to the city of High Springs. This town was filled with thousands of antique stores. We stopped to walk around the little town and check out the small town life. We were told to eat at a place where all the locals go. It was called Floyd's Diner. We stopped in for some lunch and it was a 60's joint straight out of Happy Days. A huge statue of Elvis greets you as you walk through the front door. After lunch we started back and rented some movies for the night.
Sunday we hit the Flea Market, ate lunch at BBQ Bills near the house. We then decided to drive to Fanning Springs and go to the Fanning Springs State Park.
There were quite a lot of people there swimming in the Spring. Jesse dove off the boardwalk along with everyone else. Yes I was chicken and the water was freezing!!
After our long day we decided to drive home Sunday night just to get a jump on the traffic coming home. Today was spent at the beach before returning to work tomorrow.