Another Park Day!

Yesterday, Captain Man and I decided to visit another one of Florida's many parks.  We set off for Halpatiokee Regional Park and we were pleasantly surprised.   Compared to the last park here that we visited, this one is a treasure set in South Florida.  Many state it may be the best regional park in Florida, "judging strictly by its natural components".

South Fork River

This park is not only used for hiking, biking, etc., but has ball fields, tennis courts, picnic areas, and even a hockey rink.  We set off on one of the trails and had a vigorous walk, that took us into some narrow, secluded areas.  The trail was well marked with information posted along the way to educate us on animal and plant species that are found in this area.  

 

Live Oaks

Compared to the other park we visited last week, this park was more alive with wildlife and plants.  The park claims you are apt to see numerous alligators during your hike, but we were not so lucky to see one this go around.  Maybe next time.  Although I did have a baby snake pass in front of me!  Nope, no pic of that, as the camera was the last thing on my mind at that time.

After the hike, Captain Man and I rode into Stuart for the weekly Farmer's Market and got fresh veggies for this week.  Also, we stopped by a French bakery vendor and picked out our lunch...a french baguette with prosciutto and brie cheese, and a croissant with almonds and cream.  We found a spot on the Stuart boardwalk facing the St. Lucie River and ate our lunch.   Yep, it was yummy.

Boat engine update:  Well... we are still at Indiantown Marina.  Captain Man is now looking at several potential options.  All of which are going to take time.  Which means our trip to the Bahamas is having to be postponed for an indefinite time.  We made up our minds, regretfully, to notify our guests who were going to visit us in the Bahamas and tell them it is a no go for now.  We HATED to do that, but as of this time, we really have no choice.  So here we sit.  We are determined to make the best of this situation and have decided this was meant to be, so we are going with it.  I plan to fly back to NC this week, to be with my brother and his family during his surgery, and to spend time with my parents.  My mom will be 82 on the 22nd! So will be there to bake her a special birthday cake!

It will all work out.  

Enjoy!