Tom, John and Judy are getting into the water.
Check out the cool boat we saw as we paddled along the river.
The "Three Sisters Springs" is an area where only kayaks and swimmers are able to access. The water in this area is crystal clear. This is the spot where the manatees like to hang out as the water from the springs is warm. We did see some manatees but due to it being Sunday there were so many people in the area that the manatee moved back out into the river.
We moved back into the river but there were a lot of people, a lot of motor boats and a lot of kayaks. This meant that the water was churned up and murky. We were actually very disappointed in the Crystal River experience but would not write it off. If we were to try it again it would be on a weekday when hopefully there would be less people This area was just far too crowded for my liking. We did spent a few hours on the water and then packed up and headed to the Holiday Inn Express where we had a suite for the night. Dinner at Chilli's, Nascar and the Oscars on tv. A great day and we were ready to head to another kayaking spot this morning
We headed out this morning to the Chassahowitzka River Campground. Now this was a find!! No motor boats, no noise, no crowds. Only a few kayaks on the water The water was so clear that you could see to the bottom. Hundreds of fish swimming around, many of them jumping out of the water.
Look at this incredible blue water
This Great White Egret was busy fishing but didn't move away as I approached within a few feet.
This palm tree looks pretty neat growing straight out from shore making it look like it is growing out of the water
The picture below is from the internet which gives you a better view than the picture I snapped above What a beautiful bird!!
Below is a Moscovy Duck. I have never seen one of these before either. It was swimming near a boat dock. Kind of an ugly bird really.
We must have paddled for hours. It was absolutely beautiful. Here we are heading into the launch to finish our paddle for the day.
How fortunate we are to have been able to spend a day in this unspoilt treasure we found today.
Sounds like a fabulous exploration!
ReplyDeleteYes it was sure worth the drive. I can not get enough of kayaking these beautiful rivers in Florida.
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