Florida Day 6

Today we decided to go to the Manatee Viewing Center at the Big Bend power plant at Apollo Beach.  In the past when we've gone here, there was an uncountable number of manatees below the viewing platform.  But today, much to our surprise, there were NONE!  We asked and were told this was due to the water being fairly warm. 

There is a long walkway leading west from the visitor center and when we walked out there, we did see two small manatees in the water (picture on the left). Next we visited the stingray tank and watched them swim around.   I did manage to touch one on the wing as it swam by. 

Our afternoon activity was another beach walk.  We went 1 1/2 miles to near the southern end of Treasure Island and back. I just can't get tired of doing walks like this!! 

Tomorrow we are headed to Lakeland to watch the Detroit Tigers practice.  That should make for a fun day!