Play Time - Paddle to Caladesi Island

We worked hard for 4 whole days! It's time for a vacation don't you think? Thursday was the last day of the FMCA convention. Friday was a travel day. We drove 365 miles to the Tampa/St. Pete area to visit with Lynne and Johne. Then we played all weekend.

There's lots of waterplay available in the Tampa Bay area. We decided to paddle to a small island called Caladesi. You can't get there by car.

Here it is on Google Earth:

What a great day. Notice the motorhome on the beach. Pretty nice day camp eh? Hey George, are you watching?

For those of you who wonder how I dare take my precious camera out on the water. Here's a photo of the case I keep it in when I paddle. Jimmy gave me this Pelican case as a gift. They are really THE best way to keep equipment safe and dry. Thanx Jimmy!

Finding a Geocache.

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The girls play in the Gulf of Mexico.

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The boys find a shady spot.

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We find a canoe trail thru the mangroves.

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