Manatee, Manatee!!

We woke up and headed to the Homosassa Spring State Park in FL this morning. After a quick boat ride in an electric powered pontoon boat that was recharged with a hydrogen fuel cell, we entered an amazing oasis where literally hundreds of manatees had taken refuge from the recent Florida cold spell. In every direction the guys were shouting, "There's one here!," and "Here's a baby!" or "Whoa, a really BIG one." I shot some video and I'll try to post it at a later date. For now, here's DJ and John putting on there best manatee face.


















Of course no trip to Florida would be complete without the obligatory flamingo shot...













This last photo will need more explanation. Homosassa (which means "wild pepper" in native american) is home to a 50 year old hippo who arrived at the park during it's early years as a zoo. Braedon has some amazing photos of him that will post tomorrow. Outside his exhibit is this sign. Apparently charging isn't the only dangerous act these animals are capable of committing.

We're off to Flamingo!