Back in Orlando

     Well, we made it back to Lake Louisa, in the Orlando  area. I think we are west of Disney if that gives you some idea of where we are. We are having a devil of a time finding parks that are not full.  Don't people have jobs?  Don't kids have school?  How the heck is a senior supposed to enjoy lolly-gagging around? How are we supposed to participate in our golden year follies?
   

     We did spent the night in a Walmart parking lot. It was a Super 24 hour store in the lovely town of the Villages.  The lot was spacious with plenty of wildlife to see. We saw two feral cats scavenging leftovers from the Sonic on one end. There were plenty of Florida's finest gulls also looking to score a buffet of anything shoppers cast off as they made their way back to their vehicles.
   

      We chose to park on the other end of the lot because our slide outs would face the landscaping and offer us some degree of privacy as well as cut down on the lighting in the lot. We felt very comfortable. The temperature outside was mild.
     Before it got too dark, we went inside the store and bought a battery operated table lantern to give us some light in the trailer when the sun would go down. The trailer can run on its own battery, but we used the small light which was all we needed. We also spent some time outside walking the dogs. They are such troopers!
 

       We had grilled cheese sandwiches and alphabet spaghetti for dinner. The gas stove was still working and the light from our new lantern made the evening kind of fun.
     In the morning Bill went to the McDonald's across the street, bought two fabulous tasting large coffees, and boy did they ever smell great. We had a light breakfast and off we went to Lake Louisa.
     We got checked in for one night and were able to extend for three more nights which would take us to Tuesday when we will pick up Norm at the airport. I plan to use these last days catching up on bills, laundry, and I hope to finish my book.
   

 This white spot on the water is actually a reflection of the moon

The sunset was spectacular 

This little guy sat on our suet feeder and enjoyed the treat

What a view to see when you wake up

Orange Orchards lined the road back to the campsites...Yummmm

The sweet smell of our citrus grove didn't last long since they were off limits due to Canker which spoils the fruit.  Drat!!!!

      Bill has also made an appointment to have the dogs hair cut. They are in desperate need of some freshening up. Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Texas have been very generous with dust,dirt,ants,ticks and the abundance of miniature burs. The burs love their tails, ears and are particularly annoying when they become lodged in between their toes. They will stop dead in their tracks and lift their paws, we obediently come to their rescue. Then they growl and nip at us for relieving them of said bur. What were we thinking!
     I am still working on finding a spot for them while we are on our cruise. I am going to tackle that task and the last minute details of the rest of our trip, before, and after our "Carnival Dream" cruise. I can't wait! Tomorrow is the day to tie up all loose ends.
     I hope you are all well.  You are all in my prayers everyday. Good luck to Beth Lugger who is having knee surgery on Monday. I wish you have a speedy recovery.