The Sunday Morning Exploration

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With our first heat advisory warning of the summer, I had planned to do nothing more than lay around this past weekend in the cool comfort of my A/C in my house. Well, my girlfriend had other plans; she wanted to do something fun outdoors. Of course, I wanted to do something fun indoors. So, we compromised and did something fun outdoors (funny how compromises in relationships work, the woman usually gets her way! lol). Anyway, all kidding aside, we went to explore a local botanical gardens about 45 minutes away from where we live. The property the gardens are located on is an old 100 year old abandoned lime rock quarry, and most of the trails in the botanical gardens meander down into the quarry, which has been transformed into a beautiful oasis. Given that most of Florida is flat and low-lying to the ocean, it was surprising to see cliffs and bluffs and some actual topography change at the gardens. It almost seemed like we weren't in Florida at all, save for the tropical atmosphere of all the plants and trees. To beat the heat, we went there as early as possible in the morning. I'm glad we did, because an hour into our adventure we were soaked in sweat. But we still had a fun time! Did you do anything fun this weekend? Photo is my gf relaxing in one of the several wooden hammocks scattered throughout the botanical gardens. Nearby the botanical garden is a dry cave/underground spring called Devil's Den. Really neat little swimming/diving hole. I've been there before, but my gf hasn't, so that may be our next little weekend adventure.