My newest little River Angels today were Natalie and her King Charles puppy, Sophie. Thanks for the ice honey!
Soon after I landed Minnow yesterday near the boat ramp in Cocoa Village, Kim Long and Ken Cartisano both from Edgewater joined me. These River Angels extraordinaire brought me a bag of goodies full of food and supplies and then bought me dinner at the local Thai Thai restaurant. Afterward we had a ball exploring the fabulous shops and calories here in Cocoa Village. If anyone out there prefers Al Fresco dining to eating indoors, this place is for you, it’s fabulous!
That evening, Ken and Kim treating me to a much needed and greatly appreciated room at the adorable Dixie Motel. Twenty-two days exposed to this intense heat and bright sunshine have left me with an infection in my left eye. So today, Sunday, I’ve chosen to remain here at the motel and rest and treat this eye. It’s given me a chance to catch up on the news. I’ve been following CNN’s coverage of the oil spill in the Gulf. The situation is breaking my heart. After traveling more than 3 weeks now by kayak on this precious waterway, I see one moment of magic after another. When you’re literally sittinmg on the surface of the water as you do in a kayak, you can see the face of a dolphin smiling back at you and trusting you. You can watch the small head of a Cormorant break the surface, run across the river and take flight and trust you not to make chase. I’ve watched so many shorebirds along the way. Egrets. Ibis and Herons fishing and patietly waiting for a meal and not flying away when I paddle by because they trust me. Pelicans resting on the top of pilings in the water and trusting me not to reach up and grab them. And of course our manatees, who surface to take a breath of air trusting that we won’t run them over and cause a deep gash in their back. Tomorrow when I return to the waterway. I shall prayer that these wondrous creatures will continue to trust us and some how, some way they’ll learn to forgive us for this horrible man made disaster in the Gulf.
Prayer for winds out of the south for me for the next few days.
Signing off…..Snookie
Kim Long and Ken Cartisano - today's River Angels Extraoridinaire at Cocoa Village
Snook: How great that Kenny and Kim came and joined you. Hope you’re taking care of that eye! Is it okay? I wish we were closer so we, Dr. Hiatt and nurse Cathy, could make a house call and fix you all up. We just have to trust that you have the resources and where-with-all to take care of it. I don’t know how far away Cocoa Village is from NSB but it sounds like you’ll be right on target for making your grand entrance into NSB. Hope someone is taking pics!!! We want some. We’re always at your back and you’re always in our hearts. Stay safe. Love, Cathy and Stewart
By: cathy and stewart hiatt on May 25, 2010
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