One of the best things about Florida is the amount and variety of parks you can visit and explore. This time we went to Myakka River State Park, on our way back from Arcadia . We had a nice and relaxing walk around and although we didn’t get to see some of the biggest animals that live around there, we did have some nice surprises.
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Watch the birdie! We had a bit of a laugh with this little one – as we approached he flew away complaining… that’s it COMPLAINING! and if he wasn’t it sure sounded like it. He didn’t seem to like the fact that we were disturbing him by walking along the river.
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Pretty flowers.
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A small alligator. He didn’t get too close and we didn’t really want it to.
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Did I say it was relaxing? It was really pleasant and we shared some good moments taking pictures around here.
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A monkey climbing the palmtree… oh wait. It’s my husband.
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The dress was good camouflage.
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Mr D spotted this very little one, It was a miracle he didn’t get squished. I hope he grows up to be a big frog and dies of old frog age.
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What I wore: Dress – H&M for Water collection, via Ebay (how perfect was that for this holiday?) Sunnies – Moschino, Hair flower – H&M (on sale), Sandals– Topshop, thrifted on my day out with Curtise, Bracelets – present from Mr D’s Grandma.
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Has anyone been to the parks in Florida? If so, which one is your favourite?
Don’t forget to sign up for the eyewear giveaway, it would be great to get 50 participants so they can give one lucky reder a pair of glasses totally free! Otherwise it will just be the six $20 discount vouchers.
I am adding this post to Patti’s Visible Monday over at Not Dead Yet Style. Have a lovely week everyone!