From Tarpon Springs we headed to Crystal River to embrace everything of a manatee nature. I've experienced quite a lot in my thirty four years, but nothing quite like swimming with the manatees.

They are fascinating creatures that I found myself totally mesmerized by their docile and totally unique nature.

At one point a calf approached me and rolled around in the water as I scratched it's belly. I even managed to get a little peck on my nose before it floated away to it's mama. What an experience....