Remember the bench from a few days ago? Here is the view from that bench at Desoto National Memorial on the Manatee River. This beautiful park is 7 miles from our front door.
[photos taken August 2003]
Sitting on the bench at the top of the hill, above and below you are looking to east.
Turn your head and look behind you and you will see a very large Gumbo Limbo Tree.
Below is the view looking to the West....
there are miles of hiking trails that follow the river and around the bay. below photo you can see part of the trail. there is a museum there and grass huts. If you missed the post on grass huts CLICK HERE and HERE
Beautiful and relaxing photos. It's Good Friday and here I am at work lol. Happy Easter and Enjoy your day and thank you for the sunny pics :)
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Sandra...sipping my coffee and thinking of how nice to sit on that bench and enjoy the beautiful park! Happy Easter to you and yours!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteWoof! Woof! LOVE the formation of the clouds. Beautiful place. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar
ReplyDeleteThat tree is soooo cool.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Goose
Such pretty blues and greens!
ReplyDeletexo Catherine
Love the tree...the water is so relaxing. Nice to have a pretty park nearby
ReplyDeleteBeeeeeeeautiful...........
ReplyDelete"Auntie"
the tree is spectacular! the opening shot of the bench is SO inviting!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful park!! Love the gumbo limbo tree!! Have never seen one before!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that large gumbo tree with the bench under it - gorgeous. Sandra you and Bob have a great Easter. sandie
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great place to spend a sunny day. Your photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I LOVE the big spreading tree behind the bench!!! But I'm thinking sitting there you may get quite a bit of bird poop on your head. I also see boats way in the distance.
ReplyDeleteI love these beautiful photos! And that is an awesome tree!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Easter.
Beautiful pics today- I love that tree!
ReplyDeleteHi Sandra, Peaceful photographs!I like the things you have added to your header. Also, how is the new chair working out for you?
ReplyDeleteSusannah
BEAUTIFUL! Now if I could somehow transport myself to that day and place and soak in all the warm sunshine,that would be perfect.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous archive!!
ReplyDeleteWater is so calming and adds so much to a photograph!!
I'd like to have lunch on that bench with that view.
Hugs C
I could see me sitting there with a good book (sigh)
ReplyDeleteI love trees like this! As a kid I loved climbing trees, but not too high. LOL
ReplyDeleteAll these pics are so sunny and warm. :)
Beautiful header, Sandra!
Looks like a very good place to sit and stare for a while ;)
ReplyDeleteI wish that I was sitting on that bench taking in those views right now. What a pretty spot. That tree is amazing too.
ReplyDeleteI would enjoy relaxing on that bench. Such pretty views.
ReplyDeleteDesoto Park looks like a great place. What a neat place to hike/walk.... Love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite photo is the view looking to the west.. Love that big Live Oak tree.. Gorgeous...
Happy Easter.
Hugs,
Betsy
Those are breathtaking views on all sides. I really like the bench under the Gumbo Limbo tree. If that park was here I would be on the trails almost every day, it is beautiful.
ReplyDeletebeautiful blue and greens!
ReplyDeletewhat great views and photos!