Sun, 11/9/08

Tallahassee to Manatee Springs SP (Chiefland, FL): A short drive down to Manatee on Rt. 19. A pretty drive through rural Florida. Stopped once for breakfast and arrived at Manatee at about 2:00. Got set up and then walked down to the spring and the Suwanee River. No manatees, although the ranger said they’ve been down there. Walked back and then drove into Chiefland to have an early dinner at Bill’s Barbeque. Bought some firewood and then back home. There’s a couple in a tent next to us with a cute little dog named Boo. Hit the mid-70s today. Cools down pretty good at night.