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Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Southwest... To Clermont, Florida

Sadly, the maximum stay in Florida's state parks is fourteen days.  Eric and I say our goodbyes to Gamble Rogers State Park and start our two and a half drive southwest to Clermont.





We start the day on
Florida State Road 100.

















This section of road is
 perfectly straight.








We turn onto Florida












This section o road is the Black Bear Scenic Highway.






An eclectic mix of
Art, Fruit &
Boiled Peanuts










This is an Evacuation 












We are about thirty miles inland from the Atlantic Coast. in this relatively flat state.  Many coastal storm evacuees drive for many miles to safety.





leads us into
 deep woods.





A motorhome in need
of new owners sits
roadside.










Drivers are warned to
watch for Black Bears.









There's lots of bear in










The woods open up &
we pass fenced in
pastures.




Spanish Moss hangs from
Oak Trees.

The effect is spooky.




The Tavares
Water Tower






Eric at one of the few
stoplights along
today's drive.














And take the bridge across
Little Lake Harris.






This is not a "little" lake.






Cows rest in the shade.








South on US Route 27....

It would be nice if all
speed limit signs were
posted next to route
signs.






Lakeridge Winery in Cleremont
grows their grapes on site.




The Citrus Tower is the
area's "high point" & a
favorite tourist stop.





Eric & I arrive at Lake

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