So a few weeks ago Brandon said he wanted to meet up with a guy who works for the state that lives down south and they had decided to get together one Saturday at Ichetucknee springs. I was less than thrilled although I think I was really good and did not express this to Brandon. I was secretly hoping this thing would fall through. My memories of this place is arctic land and potential gator slaying of humans. So the day comes and it didn't fall through and I am bracing myself for miserability on many levels. We get there and after getting a little lost, driving through rain, tying our tubes on top of the van. We get there and meet up with the guys from BRandon's work who are really nice. We go hope on the river and it is crowded, Brandon found out that this river is floated more than any other river in the United States, approximately 5000 float the river a day...whew.
So it was a bit crazy getting us actually on the river and floating, but we got there and it was so nice. It was chilly, but with most of your body in the tube it was just refreshing. There was seaweed, maneuvering, limbs and I did look to the side a couple of times to double check for gators. But it was really just so nice, it even rained. The funny or not so funny part was thinking we were getting on a 1/2 float that turned out to be an hour, it made it feel much longer than an hour. We went and ate and went back again, even Hannah w/o a nap. She loved it! Laura swam the first part of it with her swimminies which was a little nerve racking. Then she got cold, but even after the second run everyone was ready to do it again. They have little rafts for kids or people who don't really want to be too wet. Hannah wanted to stay with me in the innertube. It was so nice I would highly recommend it. It was better than sweating it out at disney and much cheaper. :) Nothing against Mickey. Here's the link....
http://www.floridastateparks.org/ichetuckneesprings/
We didn't take the camera for obvious reasons, but so many times I wanted to take pics of the kids, so next time we'll definitely spring for a water proof disposable.
Thanks Brandon for a wonderful idea and trip!!
4 comments:
Wow, that brings back memories. I went there with my Young Women's group back in 1991 and we had a blast! I was also a little scared to go at first, but it proved to be a wonderful time, that I will never forget. I remember all the moss on the logs and the little turtles sunning themselves. I love your new background by the way...
Hi Jennifer! I'm so glad you guys had fun! We used to go there all the time - until we had little Miss Tiffany! (So how she's always causing us trouble!) :-) Anyway, just wanted you to know that the 1/2 float is soooo much better than the whole one. It is always so crowded at the head, but it you get the opportunity and it's not too crazy with mobs, go to the head to see the spring - BEAUTIFUL! Love ya!
-- Tonya
so glad to know a gator didnt gobble yall up!!!
This looks awesome. How fast is the river? Would my kids survive? I think we may need to make a trip (but probably next year when Brody is a bit bigger) before we leave FL!
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