Do you like to fish? I do. I’m not great at it by any means, but Joe and I recently went deep sea fishing with some good friends, and we had a blast! AND CAUGHT TONS OF FISH!
We brought them all home, too, and are planning a fish fry for our community group sometime soon.
But even if we hadn’t caught anything, just being on the water is so beautiful. Dolphins were following the boat as we left the harbor, the sun was coming up, the briny salt water was frizzing my hair. What’s not to love? : ) Sharing that experience—and the laughter—with friends is a taste of heaven.
In addition to fishing, we also managed to fit in some history while in 30A in Florida by visiting Eden Gardens Mansion and State Park. Just look at this place…
It’s stunning! Drink in the live oaks and grounds. Talk about God’s handiwork on display.
About Eden Gardens State Park (from their website)—
The park contains approximately 163 acres of land that was part of the historic Wesley homestead. In a setting of moss-draped live oaks, the 1897 mansion recalls a prosperous era before the virgin forests of longleaf pine and cypress were exhausted in this part of the state. The mansion, surrounded by lawns and gardens, has been restored and furnished with remarkable antiques. A reflection pool provides a glimpse back into time as camellias and azaleas provide colorful accents in the surrounding gardens.
We had a wonderful time fishing and sightseeing, but the best part of the trip, by far, was the laughter and late night/early morning conversation with friends. And the food wasn’t bad either! 
Are you fellow fisherwoman? Or live oak & history lover? What are some special places you’ve visited that you would definitely recommend to others? Sites with historical significance get extra points in my book. ; )
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Blessings from Nashville,
Tammy
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