It was a nice 2 hour drive from Dayton Beach to our next stop, just north west of Orlando. We are getting to be old hands at setting up and it didn't take long after our arrival to relax for a bit. This is the first time since we left home that we were able to set up the satellite dish and get Canadian TV. It nice to see Peter Mansbridge again. We've been watching local US programs and watching them you wouldn't think Canada even exists.
Shortly after our arrival, we have visitors. These sandhill cranes must come and check out all the new arrivals to make sure they are suitable. They are big birds; they stand over 4 feet tall and come within a few feet of you if you're quiet. We've seen them every day since we arrived. They sure have the run of the place although they get agitated if someones dog barks at them.
There is a nice hiking trail through the camp. The area is full of pine trees and the ground is covered with needles. These needles are 6 or more inches long and would probably put your eye out, so we were careful when looking up.
The vegetation is so much different from back home. I find palm trees so exotic. They really make you feel far from home, in a good warm no snow kind of way.
Although we have been assured that all the poisonous snakes are hibernating and the alligators are sluggish, I'm taking precautions as I view this lovely lake along the trail. Its a nice little hike although not at all strenuous like some we did last winter in Arizona. But its a warm sunny day and the air is fresh so we are enjoying the hike.
While staying in RV campgrounds, there are always opportunities for entertainment if you keep your eyes open. This unfortunate fellow just down the lane from us forgot about the utility standpipe. As he backed up, he cut his wheels and ran the side of his coach into the water line, breaking it off. There was a lovely geyser of water glinting in the sun until they could get the water shut off, which took about 20 minutes to do. Of course, no one had water until it was fixed, about an hour later. Those of us who wheel these things around all dread doing something like that, but it happens. Unfortunately, he also put a big crease in the side of his unit.
Well, today is American Thanksgiving and we are participating by joining the park members in a great turkey dinner. Thats the advantage of being Canadian down here; we get to have two Thanksgivings. The food was great and we tried some new dishes. Some we liked, some not so much, but how will you know unless you try them. We have found that at most campgrounds, these group meals involve bringing pot luck so there are dozens of different things to try. Love them pot lucks.
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