Lorin Travis Lansing
My personal blog
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Beach closed
This gator is sunning next to the beach here at the campground.
Guess this would not be a good time to beach your kayak.
Not really any other good choice to get out.
Gores Lansing is 7-9 miles more down stream.
The State Park is 6 miles back upstream.
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Rodman Dam
Gary and I went for a driver through the Ocala National Forest out to Rodman Dam.
We saw a white tailed deer, an eagle, a scrub jay, and a roaster along the road out in the middle of nowhere.
Friday, September 4, 2026
Ocklawaha River
After work I went down to the river to just sit by the river for a while. Did not see any manatee or the family of otters that live across from the benches.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Manatee in September
Gary took a video of a group of 20 manatee on the Silver River.
Very clear water that day.
Very large group for]this ti\me of year,
He thinks they are males chasing after Divine.
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Flowers
Saw these at the store today
Made me think of you
I hope you are looking down from heaven and can see their beauty
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Manzano's Deli
This has made it difficult to cross this one off the list.
I left Daytona Beach so that I could get there for lunch.
It did not disappoint. I got two meals out of a half a sandwich.
R&L Carriers Ambassador Suites
Ambassador Suites Daytona Beach
August 23 - 29, 2026
Mental get away
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| Tiki bar and pool |
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| Room 308, right corner |
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| Morning sunrise |
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| Hotel at night |
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| Full moon over the hotel |





















