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12-24-2020

Snorkeling with Manatees

Yesterday I spent a few hours snorkeling with the manatees. With dive shops galore here I was able to rent a went suit for $18. With my full face mask and fins we headed to Hunter Springs park where we kayaked with the manatees a few weeks ago. They have a swim area marked off over a vent that the manatees come to and swim past heading to springs and the open waters that they are in when the gulf is too cold. These gentle giants hover near the floor when resting to conserve energy, float to the surface to get air and go back to the floor. I had a great time and shot over 100 pictures and videos. I will not bore you with them all but enjoy the ones I have posted below. Merry Christmas from Jai & I.
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WOW!!! I thought the kayaking pictures were Great...these are over the top Awesome!

Merry Christmas

by Scot

AMAZING‼️🎄 What an adventurous experience & so cool to even see on video. I can't even imagine what it must have been experienced by you to be next to them...please continue exploring & sharing your adventures. I thought kayaking in the midst was amazing but this even tops that adventure‼️ MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU & JAI 🎄🙏❤️

by Mary

Merry Christmas to you and Jai! I am so impressed with your pictures! Love them! Hard to chose between porpoises and manatees for me. :)
May all your travels this year be pleasant and thank you for sharing, your adventures!
Love you both!
Gail

by Gail

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