When your body is shaped like a 💗 … you must be a love bird! One of my favorite birds in Florida is the Roseate Spoonbill. This time of year, during the breeding season, it is absolutely awesome to watch them! I visit the rookery located at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm often! Last week, … Continue reading Pink in Nature 💗: the Roseate Spoonbill
Osprey flying overhead looking for his next meal in our pond Eastern Phoebe on our fence Fluffy male Eastern Bluebird on a crepe myrtle tree in our yard Great Blue Heron walking by in our pond Palm Warbler in crepe myrtle tree in our yard Mallard and his reflection in our pond Cute little Yellow-Rumped … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday #22 ~ Backyard Birds
~Fall colors in Florida~ I know it’s Wordless Wednesday … but I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! 🧡 “Gratitude turns what we have into enough …”
Reddish Egret Wood Stork Brown Pelican Snowy Egret Royal Tern Black Skimmer Semipalmated Plover Sanderling Photos taken by me at Matanzas Inlet, St. Augustine, Florida (October 2022)
Spanish moss “sizzling on the sun” “Make sure to capture the sun before it’s gone.” Sunset mood Photos taken on Halloween Eve 10/30/22 down by the St Johns River, St. Augustine, Florida.
A “bowl” of Roseate Spoonbills Alligator walking underneath the boardwalk Anhinga taking a morning nap A surprise visitor! Female Belted-kingfisher Tricolored Heron with reflection Ring-tailed Lemur ~ “look into my eyes” Roseate Spoonbill coming in for a landing Alligator swimming in the “swamp” Great Blue Heron with a good view Another shot of the sweet … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday #18: A morning at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
My favorite color is sunrise … Photos taken in St. Augustine, Fl October 2022 “May every sunrise bring you hope and every sunset bring you peace.”
~Castle Otttis, St. Augustine, Florida~ ~A hidden gem~ ~Christian symbolism throughout the castle~ Modeled after a castle in Ireland and inspired by a dream ~Like an Irish Abbey~ ~Tours are available by appointment only~ The owner, Rusty, shares many stories about how the castle came to be and so much more! “…all the grace of … Continue reading A closer look at Castle Otttis ~ Wordless Wednesday #16 (with a few words)
“Sky above, sand below, peace within.” ~Unknown Sunset at Porpoise Point, Vilano Beach Photos taken 10/6/22 in St. Augustine, Florida
Sunset sky down by the river, the last night of September ... welcome October! I loved how the sun looked like a sunburst 🌅 . . . And all the little sunbursts glowing along the water from the rays of the sun It was such a beautiful evening after Hurricane Ian had left Florida . … Continue reading “Welcome October” ~Wordless Wednesday #14
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” ~Wassily Kandinsky Rio, a beautiful Blue-fronted Amazon parrot that resides at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm in St. Augustine, Florida. Check out my Instagram page for more photos!
“Every sunrise is an invitation for us to arise and brighten someone’s day.” – Jhiess Krieg How will you brighten someone’s day today?☀️ (Photos taken by me at St. Augustine Beach, Florida June 26, 2022 ~ HDR setting) Please do not share or print photos without permission. To see more of my photos, check out … Continue reading Wordless Wednesday #2 ~ July 13, 2022
~Sunday evening blessing~ “The sky is the ultimate art gallery just above us.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Photo taken by me in Fruit Cove, Florida down by the St Johns River … one of my fave spots to watch sunsets. Have a wonderful day! ☀️
{NOTE: My original blog post from June 21, 2019 was somehow deleted, this is a slightly updated version of my original blog post. I hope to add more ideas and photos to it soon!} Did you know that St. Augustine is the oldest city in America? That's right ... St. Augustine was founded 42 years … Continue reading 100 things to do in St. Augustine (and surrounding areas)
One of my favorite "hobbies" is photography. I consider myself somewhat of a Photo Enthusiast. I love to take photos and I think I have a good eye for taking photos. I am not a professional, but I wouldn't consider myself a novice either. More recently, I have actually been learning how to use my … Continue reading My Best Photos of 2019
Why should you visit the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens? Well, because it's a beautiful zoo, with lovely gardens throughout, and a variety of animal species to view and learn about, and there is something for all ages to enjoy! I have visited the Jax Zoo many, many times ... as a tourist years ago and … Continue reading Visit the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens: A Wonderful Experience for All!
I live in Florida ... and in Florida, we have lots of alligators. So naturally there are places you can visit to see alligators, learn about alligators, and sometimes even hold an alligator. One of those places is right here in St. Augustine and it's a place I highly recommend you visit. Whether you live … Continue reading Alligators, birds, and more … Oh My! Don’t miss visiting this gem in St. Augustine, FL
St. Augustine, dubbed the Oldest City in America, is rich in History! Just walk along the cobblestone-like, paved brick streets and take a look around and you'll see so many interesting sites to explore! Whether you are planning a vacation to St. Augustine or you live here, there is so much to see and do! … Continue reading Visiting St. Augustine: Top 5 Must-See Historical Sites
Guana River State Park or the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve is located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and it's an amazingly beautiful place you must visit if you enjoy hiking, fishing, bird-watching, biking, horseback riding, or just enjoy peaceful walks in nature! Oh, and I almost forgot, dogs are welcome! Below you … Continue reading Hit the Trails at this Beautiful Reserve in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Princess Place Preserve in the northern part of Flagler County, Florida is rich in history and enjoyed by nature enthusiasts from all over. This beautiful preserve is just a short drive down I-95 from St. Augustine. I highly recommend taking the time to visit if you enjoy hiking, kayaking, fishing, bird-watching, camping, or have … Continue reading Princess Place Preserve: an “Off the Beaten Path” Place Worth Visiting!
Florida is a beautiful place, with water everywhere you go, lots of lush plants, trees, and beautiful flowers, and wildlife. Oh, and let's not forget the beautiful weather. Living in Florida, you are just drawn to the outdoors. One of my favorite things to do is go and explore different parks, conservation areas, beaches, and … Continue reading Northeast Florida Hikes: My top 5
I am a Photography Enthusiast. I like to take photos for fun; I like to take photos to capture the moments; I like to take photos to preserve memories; and I like to take photos for my blog. For me, photography is just a hobby, it is something I truly love doing. Though I am … Continue reading My Best Photos of 2018
I know I haven't blogged this month. I promise to get back to it in 2019! In fact, that is my goal and prayer for next year ...to stick with things, follow through, finish what I start, and do what I am called to do. Today, I just wanted to say to all my followers, … Continue reading Merry Christmas from St. Augustine
One of my favorite things about living close to the beach is being able to get up early and witness a beautiful sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean. There is nothing quite like it ... (well, I would include beautiful sunsets too!) One morning in June, my husband and I decided to get up early and … Continue reading St. Augustine Sunrise, a stunning sight!
Washington Oaks Garden State Park is just a little down the road from St. Augustine in Palm Coast ... those of us that live in St. Augustine often call it one of "our" parks because it is so close. If you have never visited, it is a must see! Located on a barrier island between … Continue reading A beautiful park you must visit in Palm Coast, Florida
My Florida Life 