02/19/2026
Winter Getaway. Travel Essentials.
But maybe not the kind you pack.
Hi, its Cheryl and I had a lovely but quick get away to Enjoy these shots from our recent adventure to see the manatees and other wildlife at the Blue Spring and the surrounding tributaries along the St Johns River in Orange City FL
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The Blue Spring State Park is by far our favorite this time of year. While the spring is roped off to protect the manatees and their babies (thru March), we can kayak around the area and have plenty of interaction (no touching!). After March, highly recommend kayaking in the spring for the clearest water views of fish and other critters.
Nature has always been my greatest regulator. And this trip was just what I needed to reconnect. Stillness. Movement. Water. Air.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, inflamed, exhausted, or stretched thin, step outside. Even for five minutes. Your nervous system remembers how to settle. Fold over, stretch... now reach up. Wiggle your toes. 🫶🏽🤗 We will be here when you are ready 🤍
This post started to be about the four "must haves" when I go on a trip... sleep gummies, immune support extract, face oil, and a 4xl pain stick.... "the usg" but then I realized I'd rather show you the actual wildlife up close as we experienced them on Tuesday. So much better, plus its truly what I can't live without: connection, presence and movement. But I am so grateful to have a few simple supports to help keep me going strong.
