On my last full day in Florida my friend took me to another sort of park. Not on the ocean, no waves pounding the shore, no shells to collect.
I loved the subtle color of the grass curving into the brilliant blue of the water.
No, Dutton Island Preserve is quieter, more reflective and sits among the salt marshes, an entirely different world.
The water was so still.
We walked among tall pines and over boardwalks. We listened to the birds calling, and watched for fish to jump.
So much texture and color!
It was a small park compared to the vastness of the ocean, but it was beautiful. Though we only saw one woodpecker, we heard plenty of things rustling in the grass or hopping about overhead.
Hungry bird.
It was a wonderful way to wind down a lovely week spent in the warm sun with good friends and good dogs.
Great day for a paddle.
Change Is Hard 
April 25, 2019 at 9:36 am
That looks really nice, and peaceful.
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April 25, 2019 at 5:07 pm
It was really peaceful.
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April 25, 2019 at 2:23 pm
You’re coming back just in time to greet more snow, Dawn. I imagine the Princess would call it your just desserts!! Be safe.
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April 25, 2019 at 5:07 pm
Noooooo! No more snow!
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April 25, 2019 at 4:21 pm
Good friends and good dogs nothing could be better. I would wonder what would be hidden in that tall grass.
Sweet William The Scot
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April 25, 2019 at 5:07 pm
We sort of wondered ourselves.
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April 26, 2019 at 6:17 am
You do have a marvelous eye for composition – love the head photo – not only for the lure of the beach, but because it IS a beach – and sunny, and warm, and NOT wintry!
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April 26, 2019 at 1:28 pm
Thank you. I love that header too, though I suppose now that I’m back home I need to change it.
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April 26, 2019 at 6:41 am
You’re uncovering all the gems of hidden Florida.
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April 26, 2019 at 1:29 pm
When we were down there last month we were staying with family in what I termed “Old Florida.” This past week I was staying with a friend and the next neighborhood over was similarly old Florida. I think we need to take time to enjoy those kinds of places, narrow roads, hanging moss, old houses, because they are so peaceful compared to the theme parks and the big popular beaches.
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