Drove through The Villages on the northwest side, people, cars and housing all over. We found then a internal city I think it was The Waterfront, we walked the Waterfront and the little town it was set in. Time to eat; found a Red Lobster, we split their wood roasted shrimp and rock lobster. Nice finishing by the wood roasting.
Onward and back to Jacksonville with a stop at the Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka a must see. During Feb and March there are tons of flowering azaleas wild grown, snaking down the ravine to the bottom 50 feet below. There lies a shallow pool with wild water plants and a small spillway. We then climbed the path and went over the suspended bridge, nice and swingy. This was built during the depression by WPA or CCC.
A great route to Jacksonville after visiting this garden is east out of Palatka and through Hastings and a couple miles further, a sign says Jacksonville to the north, it is hwy 13, it meanders along the waterway of the St. John’s river from Jacksonville through Palatka. The overarching live oaks with abundant moss hanging from the branches, the quaint houses to the fabulous multi-floored mansions are sure fun to view.
We settled in at the Hampton, seeing it is a weekday it costs 50% more. Had I known that they give Mayo patients a break I would have indicated that I had an appointment. Hunger sets in and there is a Chili’s right down the line and we both had a burger, with a 2 for 1 cabernet, Shirleen had a bacon cheese burger and I a Swiss and mushroom. Off for a nights rest. jerr
Onward and back to Jacksonville with a stop at the Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka a must see. During Feb and March there are tons of flowering azaleas wild grown, snaking down the ravine to the bottom 50 feet below. There lies a shallow pool with wild water plants and a small spillway. We then climbed the path and went over the suspended bridge, nice and swingy. This was built during the depression by WPA or CCC.
A great route to Jacksonville after visiting this garden is east out of Palatka and through Hastings and a couple miles further, a sign says Jacksonville to the north, it is hwy 13, it meanders along the waterway of the St. John’s river from Jacksonville through Palatka. The overarching live oaks with abundant moss hanging from the branches, the quaint houses to the fabulous multi-floored mansions are sure fun to view.
We settled in at the Hampton, seeing it is a weekday it costs 50% more. Had I known that they give Mayo patients a break I would have indicated that I had an appointment. Hunger sets in and there is a Chili’s right down the line and we both had a burger, with a 2 for 1 cabernet, Shirleen had a bacon cheese burger and I a Swiss and mushroom. Off for a nights rest. jerr
Four and a half inches of snow here! Hope you're enjoying the sun and the warmth in FL!
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