Hamilton Gardens - 20 April 2009

Monday - Bowling as usual this morning, but with an added treat, the presence of Marcy Larson from Juneau, Alaska, Don Bradley's daughter. After lunch we took a stroll through Hamilton Gardens near Hiawassee. Dogwoods and azaleas were blooming along with a few rhododendrums. It was nice, though only a taste of what it will look like in a couple of weeks.

Highlands Hammock State Park - Florida

In February we spent a few days camped with some Airstream friends in Highlands Hammock State Park near Sebring, Florida. This was the first area in Florida to be designated as a state park. The weather was nice. The atmosphere was peaceful - reminiscent of old Florida before all the development. Here's a short video of a tram ride through the park. No music, no narration - at least, not yet.

Brush Creek

We made a quick trip today to Brush Creek and a visit with Jesse and Margaret Lewis. Jesse was grilling some of his homemade sausage which we had along with Margaret's fresh vegetables for lunch at their mountain hideaway.

Visit To Tallulah Gorge State Park

On Saturday, April 5, 2009, we visited Tallulah Gorge State Park south of Clayton, Georgia with friends, Oskar and Elisabeth Lehotsky, and Don and Georgiana Bradley. It was a beautiful day, and one of the few days each year when water is turned loose from an upstream dam to flood the gorge. The high water attracts kayakers to run the rapids.

Here's a short video highlighting our day.

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