After spending a couple of days with my mother, we drove inland yesterday stopping at a few places along the way. Our first stop was Dunedin, FL, which is the location of the best quilt shop I have ever visited. It's called Rainbow's End, and it features over 20,000 bolts of fabric! I had lots of fun choosing fabric for the quilt I will make for my sister Lisa's wedding gift. Even if you don't quilt, Dunedin is a great town to visit, with four miles of picturesque waterfront and many nice shops and restaurants along Main Street.
We then decided to walk through Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, which is the home of native Florida wildlife, including manatees, black bears, bobcats, white-tailed deer, American alligators, American crocodiles, and river otters. We didn't realize the animals would be in a zoo-like setting, and though it was somewhat educational, we didn't enjoy seeing the animals caged.
The next order of business was to find a place to camp/sleep. Bill wanted to try Ocala National Forest, where we found an almost empty campground at Fore Lake. It was a real bargain at $12, but the best thing about it was how quiet it was. Everytime I woke up last night, I was amazed at the stillness...not a sound to be heard!
It's getting chillier as we venture northward, and I noticed Baltimore isn't too much cooler than we are here! That's OK...Bill and I want the Maryland snow to wait until we return...we love a good snowstorm!
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