We turned on the A/C last night for the first time. We had severe thunderstorms, and unseasonably warm temperatures. The day opened with clouds and heavy rain, with temperatures in the mid 70's. Jess & John got off at about 10:30AM. By than most of the rain had stopped, or just turned into a light drizzle. However, the trip to Key West on a Harley turned out to be a wet one. By the time the front moved through at about Noon, the temperatures began dropping and, by 3PM were in the mid to lower 50's F, with winds out of the North at 15mph.
"The Depot Pond at The Fisheating Creek Camp Grounds"
"The Ortona Locks & Dam on the Caloosahatchee River"
We had to make a run into the Hardware Store for some plumbing supplies. On the way back to Palmdale we detoured on SR78 for a stop in Ortona at the Locks on the Caloosahatchee River, and the Indian Mounds Park. The Locks were a real education, as the river has an 8' vertical drop at this point. We watch one Trawler from New York State pass through heading west, and saw several awaiting their turn east. The Indian Mound Park is also very interesting, as this is a collection of Ceremonial Mounds, spread out over a 5 square mile area (the park is less than 1 sq.mile). The most interesting aspect of this park, is the canal, hand dug by the occupants, and is the largest surviving Pre-Columbian canal system in North America. They stretch from the Caloosahatchee River to about one mile inland. This allowed the Natives safe sanctuary, a fair distance from the river.
We saw a family of Sand Hill Cranes. The chicks are still fluffing out. Adorable.
We finished off the afternoon with a trip to the Depot Pond at The Fisheating Creek Camp Ground. It was extremity cold, and the kids only stayed in the water for a short time. Once back home, I put the chair swing back up in the Live Oak while Sherry and Killian squeezed oranges. Later we took a walk around town, and came back home to a wonderful steak dinner prepared by Sherry. Tomorrow, Busch Gardens!
"The Depot Pond at The Fisheating Creek Camp Grounds"
"The Ortona Locks & Dam on the Caloosahatchee River"
We had to make a run into the Hardware Store for some plumbing supplies. On the way back to Palmdale we detoured on SR78 for a stop in Ortona at the Locks on the Caloosahatchee River, and the Indian Mounds Park. The Locks were a real education, as the river has an 8' vertical drop at this point. We watch one Trawler from New York State pass through heading west, and saw several awaiting their turn east. The Indian Mound Park is also very interesting, as this is a collection of Ceremonial Mounds, spread out over a 5 square mile area (the park is less than 1 sq.mile). The most interesting aspect of this park, is the canal, hand dug by the occupants, and is the largest surviving Pre-Columbian canal system in North America. They stretch from the Caloosahatchee River to about one mile inland. This allowed the Natives safe sanctuary, a fair distance from the river.
We saw a family of Sand Hill Cranes. The chicks are still fluffing out. Adorable.
We finished off the afternoon with a trip to the Depot Pond at The Fisheating Creek Camp Ground. It was extremity cold, and the kids only stayed in the water for a short time. Once back home, I put the chair swing back up in the Live Oak while Sherry and Killian squeezed oranges. Later we took a walk around town, and came back home to a wonderful steak dinner prepared by Sherry. Tomorrow, Busch Gardens! 
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