We have really interesting signs in Florida. I was once at a resort where the parking ticket said something like "the resort is not liable for vehicle damage from falling coconuts." Another time I told my brother in law we didn't worry about sharks at the beach, and he pointed over my shoulder to a sign that said "Warning! Sharks!". Still, this one below has to be one of my all time favorites:
A good friend visited this past week- hurray! We had a wonderful time (at least, we did!). She's really a kind of quiet-joy person... not all outwardly enthusiastic, but an authentic and realistic positive outlook. She's also from the mid-atlantic area, so it's like seeing Florida with fresh eyes when she visits. I tend to appreciate- even more- this very unique place we live.
It has interesting sights, no? The photo above is a mangrove seed forming. If you've ever been to the beach and wondered what those brown cigar like sticks were... well, now you know: mangrove seeds. Interesting on the beach, in the water, or developing on the tree.
It's beautiful here in the mangrove forests. I'm not sure I've heard that term used often, if at all, but I like it. It was one of those odd days- cool in the shade, but really warm if you were in the sun or walking around.
We stumbled across some scat, shown here above (at least we didn't stumble INTO it). Anyone know what it is? We had no idea- thinking maybe a bird, but it's pretty well formed. With berries! I was thinking deer, but it was up on a boardwalk. Another local friend thought pig. Anyone? (Note, if you don't recognize it, I wouldn't recommend googling images of various animal scat to compare. Ahem.)
It was a lovely visit, all in all. We were only at the mangrove forest for about an hour or so. We did hit the beach, of course. That was a little chilly too, so we watched the moon rise and headed home. Nothing better than friends and fun, nature and good health :)
