Ding Darling

With Jack and Alana

Red shouldered hawk as we drove on Wildlife Drive to the launch site.

On the water at 11:30

Ding Darling

Not on the water until 4 PM. Had the family and Sanibel Family over for lunch and a swim. No pool or hot tub at the Shell Island Beach Club

Ding Darling

White pelicans from Wildlife Drive

On the water at 11:22.

Orange River

This was a new section of the Orange River for me. I had only paddled it from Manatee Park. This launch site is in the rural community of Buckingham. A small parking area with a trashcan and Great Calusa Paddling trail sign. Short walk, 40 yards to the water.

I was undeway at 11

Goat

Ding Darling

White pelicans from Wildlife Drive.

I was on the water at 10:28

Manateees

New Caloosa SHores bridge. Not as scenic as the one Hurricane Ian took out.

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Lovers Key State Park