Sat, Mar 30, 2024:   Ocala, FL, to Dothan, AL:  Left Ocala this morning at 8:30.  Only about 6 miles on I75 and then north on 27.  Much more peaceful drive.  When we leave Ocala on Rt 27 we pass many beautiful horse ranches—one more fantastic than the other.  Beautifully landscaped and gated entrances, acres and acres of green pastures dotted with massive live oaks draped in Spanish moss, surrounded by miles of brown or white flat-board fencing.  And of course the beautiful horses.  And this time of year, all the wild flowers along the roads and in the median are in bloom.  A riot of color.  A beautiful day weather-wise also.  Sunny with a few wispy clouds.  I drove for 3-1/2 hours and then Mike took over.  78 here in Dothan—and also in St. Louis.

The beautiful water gardens created by Monet in his Giverny home outside of Paris.  The inspiration for his Water Lily collection.

My favorite.  His home is in the distance.