On the move

Yesterday, on our last full day in Daytona we decided that the city of Deland needed another pass through. On Sunday when we had originally gone there, three quarters of the restaurants were closed. Well when we got there Wednesday we found a vibrant city with many great places to eat. We ate at a trendy place that was not only delicious, yum, yum, had the neatest wall decor and bathrooms (hey, when someone puts that much artistic work in their bathrooms you know they take care in everything right????) but the waitress told us about "Blue Springs" a State Park that was so stunning. It is a spring that feds the St John's river. Because it is shallow it has warmer water and attracts manatees in the winter. They say there are over 100 presently residing there now. The water's clarity and color - it really isn't so much blue but a pale green - is just breath-taking. They also have at one end a blue hole - a blue hole is an area that is much deeper than the surrounding water and usually is filled with wonderful species of fish. This blue hole had a cave that extended over 100feet deep. Scuba divers are allowed to dive it at certain times of the year - now that would be a VERY COOL DIVE!!!! Do you think we could carry scuba gear on our bikes haha!!! Today we are packing up, taking a ride, having lunch and then off to Destination Daytona. It is kind of a Harley theme park. Go figure right!!! Friday we will be at Kathy's house until Monday when we head to the keys. Not a bad way to spend January!!! Stay safe and keep warm love you all....Still chilly Flame and sweatshirt wearing Slim Dog