It seems like our weekends in Ocala must include hiking.
You can’t be this close to gorgeous hiking trails and not take advantage of them.
After breakfast, Ryan and I took Sadie on a nice four mile hike on trails close to home.
The gator count on this hike?
TWO.
(Gator number two was kind of hard to see, but he was sunning himself on a log.)
The three of us walked the same trails we did last Saturday, but added a 1.3 mile loop into the mix which made the hike more interesting.
Sadie loves it when I make her fake fart. Not sure why I felt the need to do that since flatulence isn’t exactly something she needs assistance with on a daily basis.
Once again our hike took us out to the springs where I oohed and ahhed at the crystal clear water. It really is unreal!
By the time we were done hiking, I was really hungry.
I reheated the pork chops from last night’s dinner that I prepared by dipping them in scrambled eggs before coating them in Italian breadcrumbs and frying them up.
Just as good the next day.
Today’s sides were rather orange and included a sweet potato with a bit of butter and a clementine.
Off to shower before hitting the road to Orlando!
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As a non-Floridian unused to gators, I would be so scared to be lunch myself for a gator lurking in the bushes. No? You guys are not scared?
the first one was a little unnerving b/c it actually was near a boat ramp and could’ve come up out of the springs, but the second one was pretty far away and we were standing on a boardwalk. we’re definitely VERY aware when we see gators! i’m actually most nervous about them being interested in sadie.
I have to say I’m always curious about this when you say you see gators on your hikes. Do you not let Sadie off of the leash near the water? or at all on hikes? I can’t imagine not letting my pups off the leash when we hike, but our biggest worry is deer (which can be a serious annoyance, like yesterday when one of the pups ran off for 45 minutes trying to catch one, but no one will get eaten).
Meg and Silva are in my head….I think one migth be enough to scare me away!
And if Sadie is ever misisng, you might check my house. The giveaway will be my face being swollen due to dog allergies (even the hypoallergenics get me!). I’ve debated whether I’d cure my pain issues or my dog allergy if I had to pick….
she is both on AND off leash on our hikes, but near the water she’s on leash. we’re definitely cautious when we come upon signs that caution hikers about gators and when we approach the water!
I remember the other day when i saw your first post about a gator and I was shockkked! Haha, I turned to my husband and said “they have alligators in the US?!”…I had never thought haha, silly me!
That hiking looks amazing! When my family vacations at Hilton Head each summer we are on constant gator watch!! Dad loves it!!
How is the hiking at weikiva?
weikiwa hiking is really fun! it’s good for trails in the orlando-area for sure (we alwayas did the orange blaze trail). we saw wild turkeys and deer at weikwa which was cool!
omg you are such a tiny little thang! and I’m so jealous you can go hiking in a tanktop in december!
I would notttt feel safe hiking near a gator!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish we had hiking trails around here that we could enjoy this late in the year! Our trails are in the mountains over an hour away, and covered in snow! Looks like you guys had a perfect day!
Speaking of Orlando, you should probably make a trip down there sometime between January 4-8 to see ME! 🙂
ooooh!!! you have me deeply intrigued! we should plan dinner or something if your schedule allows it.
Ok, I have what I think is a semi-weird question, but I felt you were an appropriate person to ask.
Build up much? 😀
You know how if you mix PB2 powder with water you get peanut-tasting schmear? But it lacks the real thick creaminess of real pb? Well, what happens if you try adding guar or xanth-whatever gum to the mix? Do you know?? I am kind of curious.
i’ve never tried! what a cool idea though!
You are so lucky to have such beautiful trails around you!
My SIL, who lives in Sarasota, once had a baby gator right outside her front door! She was calling her hubby and freaking out. She video taped the whole thing, and it was pretty hilarious. 🙂
I don’t know about you but the two gators sure make the hike interesting to me! I prob would have added more time on the hike anyway 😀 Those trails are gorgeous!
Awesome~I’ve never seen gators in REAL life. 😀
That’s a real nice habitat out there! Cool experience with the crocs.
I would be scared to see a gator! Is Sadie on or off a leash for your hikes? I would be scared my dog would be i.trigued if she has off leash
As I read this, Ginger literally just walked into the room, farted and walked out. Dogs are disgusting.
I’m jealous that you still have tank top & short weather!
Not afraid of the gators potentially ON the trail?
I love hiking! It’s really something I need to do more often…:)
I wish we had a hiking trail nearby- it would add a great change of pace to working out!
Off topic but I thought of pbf when seeing them! Your towels from anthropology are on sale at mall of millennia. I forget the price but they were affordable plus everything on sale is an additional 30% off. I got all of the girls in my family the mugs that have the monogram floral design for $4 bucks a piece!
ahhhh! i’m so jealous!
We visited Ocala several times and I love it there so much! Talk about horse country. We never saw any gators though, luckily! Your pork chops look incredible. I haven’t had any in way too long.
I think I would scream and run the other way if I saw a gator on a hike! Birds, deer, and squirrels- I’m fine, they don’t have big jaws filled with teeth… A gator- I’d think he just is looking for food!
Looks like fun! I am so jealous you can wear shorts and tank tops still. I had snow last night!
My boyfriend and I hike in NorCal all the time. After we adopted our dog (a vizsla/pit mix!) we discovered that hardly any trails allow dogs! Bummer. Your hiking trail looks beautiful!
Love the Bic Band! I’ve been wanting to purchase one for some time now & am just wondering, what thickness is that one that you’re wearing? I can’t decide which one I want to order. I think they come in “Skinny” & “Skinny Minnie”?
i have both sizes and they’re both great!
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