O'Leno SP (Oct 25-Nov 1)

Sunday - We received disturbing weather reports and since we are situated on the tip of a narrow peninsula on the panhandle, we decided to go to our next stop early. Thankfully, we were able to get a spot for tonight (Site 16) and move into our reserved spot (Site 15) four days early. We treated ourselves by going out to the Great Outdoors Restaurant in High Springs and joyed a good dinner.
Monday - We woke up several times during the night because of acorns falling on the roof. We moved over to our new site, but were unsure if we could get level, as the site really sloped down in the back and towards the entry door. Even with ramps under the passenger side rear wheels it meant having the wheels off the ground. John went to the office and got us moved to site 21, which worked out much better. 
Tuesday - It sprinkled off and on all night and thru the day. In between we walked down to the river and John fished without getting a bite. 
Wednesday - We wanted to see where the Santa Fe comes back to the surface, so we drove over to River Rise SP, but being so humid we decided to not hike the 2+ miles to see it. Instead, we drove over to Ichetucknee Springs SP and checked out both the North and South areas. This is a popular tubing river in the summer and kayaking other times. It is a very clear, spring generated river, which makes it very interesting. Sadly, there is no fishing. On the way back we stopped at Alice's Restaurant for excellent fried chicken. 
Thursday - We decided to stay local today and hiked to the sink, a place where the Santa Fe River drops below ground and reemerges about 3 miles away. The last time we saw the sink it was very slowly turning, but today the turtles were not going for a ride. John fished a few places along the way with the Kiyose and a plastic worm, but only got a couple bream hits. It was a beautiful day and this is a very beautiful area. 
Friday - We went back to Alice's for a nice breakfast, stopped at the post office to mail a package, and picked up a few items at Winn Dixie. We brought them back and hiked the yellow trail that goes by the Sink and makes a large loop back to the other side of the suspension bridge. We went over to Butler, Fl to be with our friends, the Masts, and had a cookout with them in their yard. Four of the brothers and their families were able to be there to celebrate LaVaughn's 40'th birthday. We had a wonderful time with them as always and the food was great too. 
Saturday - We took a coffee walk down to the river and sat for awhile. We also did some packing and getting things ready for our return to Zephyrhills. 

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