Myakka City to White Springs: The long way

Leaving Myakka River State Park was met with mixed emotions, the park had been 'home' for three months and we knew we would miss the wide open spaces and friendly faces. 

Myakka River

On the other hand, the plans were to visit family in Melbourne, St. Augustine, and Citra before our next volunteer job at Stephen Foster Folk Cultural Center State Park.  

In Melbourne we returned to Wickham Park

Wickham Park in Melbourne

Bachelor Buttons
on a Wickham Park Trail

And a visit with Bill's mom

Of course, a trip to St. Augustine is incomplete without camping at Anastasia State Park

Still winter at Anastasia State Park
St. Augustine

but one reason to visit the old city was a birthday party for my mother who is celebrating her 90th year of life.

Margie at 90!

Mary giving Margie (my mother) a present
at her Birthday Party

Yes, we did find time to visit with friends and other family members before an overnight stop in Citra and a visit with more family.  

In Citra with the bubbly
Carol Messer

Then onto our next volunteer location in White Springs on the Suwannee River.

Suwannee River at
Stephen Foster State Park