Homosassa

From Carabelle we followed U.S. 98 along the coast all the way to Homosassa.  It was a great drive with nice coastal views.  We had a booking at Turtle Creek RV Park which has been bought by a corporation called Carefree Resorts so it going to be renamed Homosassa RV Park.  I like the old name much better.  

Our sight was a bit difficult to get into and the ground was uneven but we only paid $14 for the night since we had a coupon.  We wouldn't stay there again unless they make some improvements but it was okay for 1 night.  

It was an ugly little campsite. 

This is Turtle Creek.  I feel like I have arrived in the jungle.  The flora and fauna is so different from the desert and it is hot and humid.  No moisturizer needed! Feels good. 

The real reason we stopped here was to go to "The Freezer" a local restaurant that is very unique and has the best shrimp ever!!  It is quite a place and the local culture of Florida oozes from every dive-y inch of it.

The view from our perch at the Freezer. 

Line up to order your shrimp.  

Goes at it with gusto! 

Now that we had our Freezer fix we only had a 2 hour drive to Sanlan RV Park in Lakeland where we spent 3 seasons before going out to Arizona.  It feels like coming home!!

It is warm and lush...spring is early.  Our campsite is huge and we are excited about catching up with friends and enjoying this environment which is so different from the desert.  I can't wait to see an alligator.  Check out the Sanlan blog.  Randi is doing a great job keeping track of birds and other wild life.  She is an avid birder and knows her stuff!  There are some cool pictures of the wildlife within this park, especially Ann's bobcat.  I hope we see him while we are here.

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