The Old and the Restless

Because we have been so tired in the evening after a ride we decided to do a shorter ride, 35 km, to Titusville and back. Accordingly we drove to the Aurantia Rd Trailhead which had parking (but no washroom). Because of the strong wind coming from the south, we had to stop frequently for water…and rest. Two people who passed us riding e-bikes asked if we were going to the launch. Thinking she said “lunch” I was going to ask her where, but then realized that we might be in time for a rocket launch which had been postponed the last two days. The Trailhead start is at the green arrow. We were riding on part of the Florida East Central Regional Rail Trail. Because it is quite open it can be quite hot. With a temperature of 25C and the strong winds, heat was not a problem. We rode to the park in Titusville near the bridge going to Merritt Island. We noticed that a lot of people were arriving by car (and using the one washroom that was open) So…after lunch in the pavilion we joined others wh...

   A ride to Blue Springs when the weather is cold (for Florida) means a visit to the manatee who are seeking warmer water. The excitement in this view was the ‘gator who, with his back to the audience, is beside the log on the opposite shore. The manatee are the white shapes in front. By afternoon, the manatee are heading out to the river in search of grass to eat. Because of a die-off of river grasses, they have been fed lettuce while in the Spring. In this photo you can see a baby with the adults. The baby moved into the middle as the adult raised its head.                                     This manatee had been badly injured by a boat. A fearless armadillo entertained our ride.