Deleon Springs

My uncle took us to Deleon Springs the first morning we were in Florida. The springs are 72 degrees year round making it a popular destination for the endangered manatees in the winter. Not such a hot destination for them in June. Or I should say, too hot of a destination for them in June. The park is filled with 200 year old, mossy trees. They are absolutely amazing.

The natural spring. The have added a cement landing and steps into the spring. With the threat of lightning in the area, patrons are not allowed on the cement.

Bobber

The restuarant is very unique. Customers make pancakes right at their tables. They offer two different batters. One regular and one a multi-grain that would have been made during this time period.

We were able to add items into the cakes. Our tables made Blueberry, Chocolate Chip and Apple Cinnamon pancakes. There were also three types of syrup.

Alex was so impatient waiting for the spring to reopen. Fortunately, by time we were done eating it was ready to go.

Bob and Jen

Elise and Jen

In this photo, there's an alligator and a duck. Can you see the alligator? I was waiting to see if the duck was going to be dinner. The duck was safe......Today.

Jen, Bob and Alex

Mom, Jen, Bob and Alex

Uncle Don and my mom. Wednesday before our trip, Donald sliced open his thumb on his power saw. The thumbs up sign became our major signal for the whole trip.