This weekend some great new friends (locals) took us kayaking Econfina Springs creek, a 26 mile creek fed by multiple natural springs which provide 80% of Panama City's water supply. Some of the springs are made up of divable caves and all the water is a constant 68 degrees year round. Here my hubby is getting ready to try to swim down into the spring cave. We have no clue how far down it goes but he couldn't get very far because the pressure of the water coming up kept pushing him back to the top.
Another spring along the route
We stopped to eat some fried chicken and shared some with the fishies...this little guy stole a piece and ran back for cover...if you look close you can see the chicken in his mouth...also notice the other turtle on the right...he chased the little guy all over the place trying to steal his meal,lol. The water was so clear it's almost hard to tell they're under water.
Another beautiful spring...that's me in the kayak.
Me trying to keep up with our friends in the canoe.
You know you're in Florida when you have to paddle around a palm tree in the river,lol.
The 8 mile trek took us 4hrs...I could barely lift my skinny little arms when we were done but it was a blast and I'd do it again in a heartbeat!
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