2. Travel
  3. 2013 Van Trek

Van Trek March 2013

Month two, sightseeing and new friends in Florida, working with family in Georgia
Read More
On the way to Ocala we saw this interesting overpass. Art thought it looked like a cemetery, so when we got off the highway, we went back to look for it.
1 / 167

On the way to Ocala we saw this interesting overpass. Art thought it looked like a cemetery, so when we got off the highway, we went back to look for it.

2013

  • On the way to Ocala we saw this interesting overpass. Art thought it looked like a cemetery, so when we got off the highway, we went back to look for it.
  • Here's a pic from the web. Turns out that it's a part of the Florida Greenway, a trail that goes all the way across Florida.
  • Here's a pic from GoogleEarth.
  • I didn't know Ocala was the horse capital of the world. But driving around the area, it seems like everyone has either a few horses or makes their living raising them.
  • It's cold, so we're spending a few days in Ocala/Silver Springs before heading into the Ocala National Forest.
  • I came to Silver Springs with my parents in 1957, so was interested in finding "vintage" places in town. Not being on the coast means that this area hasn't seen as much of the real estate boom as other areas. I like that some of the past is still here.
  • Old motel—notice the car seat at right. Obviously this place has seen better days.
  • Another old motel, now offering old motel rooms as "furnished studio apartments."
  • This was my favorite, still has the old sign, and playground equipment older than I am. Obviously it was very well made.
  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • Untitled photo
  • We got word that Teddy is already being an encourager to the other animals at Judy's house.
  • Entrance to Juniper Springs, GWG 1957
  • Juniper Springs, where we went on Monday 3-4, after leaving Ocala.
  • The three of us at the spring.
  • In addition to the main spring, there are "bubblers" at different places in the stream.
  • The water wheel used to power the park, but it just looks and sounds nice now.
  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2022 SmugMug, Inc.