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Day Two was spent on a day trip to swim with manatees in the Crystal River, a visit to Homosassa Springs State Park, and was topped off with a thrilling air boat ride on the Withlacochee River.

Statue at the Christmas Season
Statue with a Christmas hat outside a hotel.

Brian Snorkeling
My partner, Brian, snorkeling in the Crystal River, on a day trip to swim with manatees. This was taken with a disposable underwater camera.

Old Garage
A dilapidated garage at the site where the Crystal River manatee tours leave.

Nitrox
Manatee advertisement for Nitrox.

Alligator
An alligator in the water at Homosassa Springs State Park. This photo is also on-line on the Florida State Parks page.

Manatee
Close-up view of a manatee from behind a viewing window at Homosassa Springs State Park, Florida. The manatees are free to swim in the river, but are fed by park staff, who take care of injured or old ones.

A Manatee Feeding
A manatee at feeding time at Homosassa Springs State Park. This photo is also on-line on the Florida State Parks page.

Great Blue Heron, Withlacochee River
A great blue heron on the shore along the river.

Cormorant Sentinels
A tree full of cormorants on a small island. This was taken from an air boat.

Airboat, Florida
Tour boat popular in Florida.

Pelican Taking Flight
A pelican takes flight as our air boat races past.

Cormorant Tree
Tree full of cormorants as the day draws to a close.

Page last updated 04/13/07