Nov 4-5 Ocala Dives, Canoe/Kayaking, Camping

[MikeJacobs]

Thanks for the directions!

We won't be diving the spring but if we can make it by to say hi I'd like to.

 

[scubafool]

Unfortunately, the area of Paradise that is OW and swimmable is maybe 10'x10'. Are you going to be around Sunday? If so, Alexander Springs isn't far, and a lot more fun for swimming & OW diving. I almost certainly have to work on Friday, so the 4th is out for me.

 

[eandiver]

Unfortunately, the area of Paradise that is OW and swimmable is maybe 10'x10'.

In that case I'm out. Maybe Troy or something up thata way. I'm still cleaning the sand out of my gear from Alexander.

 

[MikeJacobs]

We're confirmed for the Juniper Springs canoe trip on Saturday so Sunday is our biking/swimming day. If anybody will be diving, please post so we'll know who to look for. We're leaving Friday about 10 am an although I'm wireless I don't know how Verizon broadband will work up there. Happy diving!

 

[scubafool]

I guess I am pulling the plug on Paradise for tomorrow, LOL.

 

[MikeJacobs]

We needed this change of scenery more than I could have known. The weather was great and stars BRIGHT in the cool, dry air. The Juniper Springs canoe trip was terrific (saw gators, a BIG buck and all the usual snakes, turtles, skinks and something WHITE that looked like an iguana) and we spent Sunday on the bikes ending at Alexander Springs for a few hours of lounging (two gators in the pool with us and raccoons & buzzards on shore)... couldn't get enough of the wildlife.

The drive back was a quick 4 hours and I'll be glad to hit the sack soon.

Haven't seen the water yet in the dark but hopefully we'll be shore diving this week sometime!

 

[eandiver]

Glad you had a good time! This is the time of year to go camping in Florida, no question. If you ever get the chance go to Lake Kissimmee State Park and bring the yak. Very nice.