The Abandoned Motel

While on the road to Weeki Wachee last week Hubby and I spotted an amazing retro motel sign. We were traveling too fast to stop so we passed by and hoped we would have time to stop on the way back. Since we left the park earlier than planned we traveled back in daylight. When we got close to the little town with the motel the clouds got dark and it threatened to rain. Luckily the rain held off and we were able to walk around on the property.

I was surprised and pleased that we didn't run into anyone, it looked pretty much abandoned although there were plenty of signs that people frequently visit.

Walking into the main entrance that was no longer accessible by car

 The office building was pretty interesting.

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Plantations and Southern Heat part 3

I've saved my favorite places for last.

My favorite thing at Pebble Hill has always been the ark. It is a simply charming. It is about the size of a small room and it is full of murals that were painted by the same artist that did the stunning murals inside the main house.

Eeep, there are even red pandas! Red pandas are some of my all time favorite animals.

Hubby's grandmother would have loved seeing the Siamese cats, she had quite the affinity for them.

 The tennis court is a popular area for weddings, they were even setting up for one while we were there.

 Hubby being silly, he didn't think I would catch him in the shot.

Next to the tennis court is the family cemetery.

The cemetery is so peaceful.

I hope you enjoyed our lovely daycation.

Saturday we went to the beach with some friends. I can't remember having so much fun in a very long time. I smiled and laughed almost all day. The weather was perfect and the water was warm yet refreshing. I managed to get a burn on my shoulders and chest but with how much skin I had out (I was brave and wore a bikini) I am glad that is all that burned. I always forget about how strong a reflection the water has. This weekend has been wonderful, I hope all of you having a wonderful time too. Much love.

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Plantations and Southern Heat part 2

The sleepy little road to the visitor's center is lined with splendid live oaks and southern magnolias. One side has rolling pastures and a little pond while the other is a fenced paddock area for the horses.

Along the road you will pass the pump house. It was build in 1929 and is a perfect example of 1920's industrial style.

We took this photo along the paddock fence, you will be hard pressed to find a spot on the plantation that isn't photogenic.

The visitor center is so grand, it almost looks like a castle.

Inside you can watch a video about the plantation and it has lots of tack and ribbons on display.

 The carriage house is full of carriages.

You can walk through the barns and old dairy. I took pictures but they didn't make the cut because in the end they were just pictures of stalls.

Aga­pan­thus are so pretty.

Doing my Mary Tyler Moore impression.

Just a few more photos to go. The last post in this series has a couple of my all time favorite places at the plantation.

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