The first day was spent sailing on the St.Lucie River. I've got to give the kids credit for sticking it out as motion on a boat didn't agree with them, especially the son. But the girls loved it and wanted to go back out. The winds on the first day were just right and we spent about an hour sailing. Each one got a turn to steer the boat.
Annabelle at the helm. Yes, here eyes are squinting, but that's why Grandma is there.
Abigail's turn was a bit more exciting. She kept trying to turn the boat, even when we didn't need to!
The next adventure was to a wildlife farm. It so happened to be the same day that the shuttle "Discovery" was being launched. So we got to see pumas, alligators, vultures, tortoises and turtles and all kinds of wild animals. The best part was the alligators. We saw them everywhere. Even when we were on the pontoon to see the launch. And did I mention, they got to hold some of the critters? Including a baby alligator, tarantula and scorpion? Yuck! Needless to say I drew the limit on the scorpion and tarantula. The alligator and snakes I can handle, but the girls have no fear!
"Goliath" and his handler
Sunbathing alligators were everywhere.
Annabelle and the scorpion. No way was Mom and Grandma going to try this. The girls were really good at this.
The largest alligator in the world showing it's latest "catch"!
Grandpa feeding a peacock. They followed anyone who had bags of food!
Discovery on her last mission. Glad we got to see it.
It's always great to spend time with family and now it's even better as we don't have to "rush" back to a job.
Til the next time,
Elden & Susan