The last couple of days have been
spent near our basecamp at Silver Springs and the Ocala National
Forest, doing a few everyday things that we all have to do from time
to time; food shopping, cleaning, paying a bill or two etc. We still have
managed to get out and about a little, only just "closer
to home". The vastness of the Ocala National Forest means that
we don't have far to go to find something interesting to see and do.
Just a trail or two, either walking or driving, often satisfies our
quest for adventure.
Wet or dry, the sand feels soft and boggy under your
tires, and it would be easy to get stuck, if you're not careful to
stay in the ruts. Our Jeep Rubicon has made the learning curve easy, and has
given us confidence pretty quickly.
Salt Springs Recreation Area
On another outing we visited nearby
Salt Springs recreation area. As with most of the springs in the
area, the water temperature is a constant 72 degrees, making swimming
appealing. The clear water and the soft sandy feel underfoot make it
downright pleasurable. 
The Salt Springs grounds are
beautifully adorned with giant old live oak trees with moss hanging
from the huge branches.
A lake adjoining the spring's swimming area
adds even more to the laid back surroundings.
There are numerous recreation area
springs dotting the forest, just in our immediate area.
We are truly enjoying "living"
in this part of central Florida. We can easily see why the
"snowbirds" keep coming back here every winter.
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