tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post3917912329353798586..comments2023-12-28T17:18:03.050-05:00Comments on In the Direction of Our Dreams: A Diver’s SpringSherryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-24996687625308912832014-04-14T20:07:56.736-04:002014-04-14T20:07:56.736-04:00I love caves, but, I wasn't born with gills th...I love caves, but, I wasn't born with gills this time around and don't go for diving. Snorkeling and swimming yes. Is very dangerous. Yet the flooded groves have a beautiful look about them.Gaelynhttp://geogypsytraveler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-4868544602117428652014-04-14T13:32:57.332-04:002014-04-14T13:32:57.332-04:00The pictures those divers bring back make it look ...The pictures those divers bring back make it look wonderful but it is extremely dangerous. Bummer that you are not getting to swim in the springs. you could at least stick a foot in or something :)Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-35692794015942614222014-04-13T23:30:20.099-04:002014-04-13T23:30:20.099-04:00Too bad there's been so much flooding around w...Too bad there's been so much flooding around where you want to go. Hope those flood waters go down so you can enjoy the entire trails, instead of having to take the long way around.<br /><br />Cave diving? Not for me, I don't even like having to do repairs under my motorhome. :cOPaul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-21973612271268245932014-04-13T22:41:48.194-04:002014-04-13T22:41:48.194-04:00I think cave diving is at the top of my list for t...I think cave diving is at the top of my list for things I would NEVER do. Makes me uncomfortable just thinking about it. I still can't believe how flooded the springs are. Glad you're making the best of it and having fun adventures, even though you haven't been able to kayak. Laurelhttp://www.ravenandchickadee.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-42437947908646116692014-04-13T21:04:57.549-04:002014-04-13T21:04:57.549-04:00The water does give the area a rather spooky appea...The water does give the area a rather spooky appearance but very cool at the same time. I just developed the ability to snorkel, I can't imagine going into a dark cave without any natural light. Makes me shutter!! It will be fun for you to come back when it is drier and see the drastic difference.John and Pam (ohtheplacestheygo.wordpress.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10853924678665624403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-85927724911942441322014-04-13T20:47:03.233-04:002014-04-13T20:47:03.233-04:00I'm with you concerning cave diving. I would d...I'm with you concerning cave diving. I would definitely go scuba diving but going into a cave would be scary. When I was a kid, I read this story about Houdini swimming in a frozen river while handcuffed. He only had a tiny tiny area of air between the water and the ice above him. I still remember it vividly and find it terrifying and claustrophobic. XXXOOO Can't wait to see you!<br />Razzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045062757481697590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-5756843785150152032014-04-13T15:47:32.050-04:002014-04-13T15:47:32.050-04:00nope. . .I'll join the consensus on the cave d...nope. . .I'll join the consensus on the cave diving. . .not really crazy about just walking in a cave. . .but I do think the springs are lovely. . .or would be under normal circumstances. . .maybe next time!Janice Williford Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322596945199192769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-7633866906446229822014-04-13T14:42:18.811-04:002014-04-13T14:42:18.811-04:00Have you ever wondered how long you would need to ...Have you ever wondered how long you would need to remain in a state to see and do everything that crosses your mind? It, possibly, could take a lifetime. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09372145654394782677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-49681820353031107782014-04-13T14:26:27.717-04:002014-04-13T14:26:27.717-04:0052 and 45 are both very young. That is nice that ...52 and 45 are both very young. That is nice that they honor those explorers there - I think it would be amazing to explore underwater worlds and be the first to do it, but it is dangerous and in the caves so dark - I like the idea of snorkeling in tropical areas - bright colors, clear waters. What a wet season this has been in Florida...a water wonderland for sure.Carrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-921092979306811842014-04-13T10:13:42.243-04:002014-04-13T10:13:42.243-04:00Sharon beat me to it and asked the very question t...Sharon beat me to it and asked the very question that was going through my mind. Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-51972774399988036432014-04-13T09:06:27.422-04:002014-04-13T09:06:27.422-04:00Had a friend who dived until his tanks exploded wh...Had a friend who dived until his tanks exploded while on (long time ago) so diving has never been on my list of things to do. So sorry you're not able to get any swimming in the springs in, lots of water here in KY too, because of which we won't be canoeing some of their rivers here. Faye N Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12630343244281603759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-61452124080761753422014-04-13T08:23:05.586-04:002014-04-13T08:23:05.586-04:00Well, you learn something new every day (or at lea...Well, you learn something new every day (or at least I try to)! Did you just KNOW what those tall benches were used for or was their a sign explaining it? I would've had no clue and it would've driven me NUTS till I could figure it out. Much as I detest my own phobias (I have two, snakes and claustrophobia), I've spent a lot of time reading about how they start and ways to overcome them. So far, educating myself hasn't done a whole lot towards eliminating the phobia. So sorry you aren't being able to swim. Leaving Florida without having mad much progress towards that goal of swimming in all the springs must be frustrating. But it is what it is and as well know, we can't control nature!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-90247871758954670282014-04-13T08:16:55.661-04:002014-04-13T08:16:55.661-04:00Yeah, No, cave diving is NOT on my list either. L...Yeah, No, cave diving is NOT on my list either. Love seeing all these beautiful springs, on my list for the next time we manage to get to Northern Florida. So incredibly beautiful. Definitely different seeing all this water at this time of year. I remember visiting Bel and April was almost always fire weather.Sue Malonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332448503740101970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-53595320854862745712014-04-13T07:15:31.819-04:002014-04-13T07:15:31.819-04:00Tell David cave diving is much more expensive than...Tell David cave diving is much more expensive than regular scuba diving. MUCH, more and when you are in a cave it's pitch black except for where your light is (and you have to have at least 2 lights). There aren't any beautiful tropical fish and you can't see the sun shining through. In my humble opinion, it can't compare to diving in the open ocean.<br /><br />Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-66296647141579573232014-04-13T07:01:53.859-04:002014-04-13T07:01:53.859-04:00Cave Diving will NOT be on our "To Do" l...Cave Diving will NOT be on our "To Do" list. Don't like to feel closed in and the fear of not getting a breath is at the top of my list also!!! However, the springs sure are beautiful and sorry they are all flooded;o((Bill and Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623061930930874565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4309293625176086078.post-69455676253850733492014-04-12T22:25:58.650-04:002014-04-12T22:25:58.650-04:00With all the flooding, it is hauntingly beautiful,...With all the flooding, it is hauntingly beautiful, isn't it. And with all the 'new' spring leaves and color....Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.com