Bulow Plantation RV Campground - Starting to move north

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Before leaving Green Swamp Preserve, Leon and Mary-Lou and we exchanged gifts. Mary-Lou gave me a T-shirt with moose pictures on it, along with a CD with beautiful flute music. I didn't really have anything to give her but Glen had something special for Leon. On a visit to our trailer, Leon admired a license plate we had hung that came from the North Territories. Glen had brought it back from the Arctic when he worked there for 5 years. The plate is in the shape of a polar bear, so quite different. Anyway, as they were leaving Glen came out with the plate and gave it to Leon. Leon was in tears as he knew it meant a lot to Glen but he was willing to part with it to give to him. Leon is a softy as he also cried when he was trying to remember a song that his mother used to sing in French which both Francine and I knew so we started to sign it. It brought back memories to all of us.

So here we are at Bulow Plantation RV Campground. Located next to the Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park in Flagler Beach, Florida, the entrance is a bit narrow for large RVs but obviously, every one of them makes it through the stone pillars. You then drive for quite a distance on a white-fence bordered road that reminds of entering a beautiful farm. The whole campground is populated with mature trees providing welcome shade to most sites. There is an activity center that is only open for special events such as bingo, shows, etc. At the back of it is the activity corral where one can play mini-putt, volleyball or horseshoes. It was so hot during our stay here that we only visited the pool. We did take Cheeka for some off-leash time in the off-leash dog park which is located behind some cabins and is larger than most we have seen but the gate didn't shut. We then took her out for a bit of a run outside the dog park where there was a path through a nice green grass field.

The salt-water pool is located near the office and is kept at a very pleasant temperature.On our second day here there was a Luau during lunch at the pool. We happened to be there as we were swimming while doing laundry (laundry room right by the pool). They had leis for us and free food and drinks. They served pulled pork on a bun with coleslaw and had an upside-down pineapple cake along with some cookies for dessert. The drinks consisted of beer, pop drinks and some cocktails such as Fuzzy Navel (that's what I had) all free! Hawaiian music was playing in the background. It was a good time. Even Glen enjoyed it!

Delicious upside down pineapple cake

All kinds of drinks were offered.

Afterwards, we decided to go sit in the shade by the creek and saw a huge fish. We don't know what it is but I did get a few pictures. It was nice and breezy under the huge live oak trees. I thought I saw a large turtle on the shore but it turned out to be a rock.

Our chairs by the creek

I think this Little Blue Heron just spotted lunch!

The big fish.

The big fish on another angle.

Pretty bridges like this one connect the different sections of the park.

We then drove around for a while and noticed another trail. But again, it was just too hot to go walking with the dog.

On our first morning here, there was a huge thunderstorm with very heavy rain and wind. Our roof repairs held on nicely as not a drop of water came in. Phew! We drove to the beach anyway to see where it was - it's about 5 minutes away and it's beautiful! A lot of cute beachy restaurant line the street and most offer a second story deck from where you can see the ocean. There is a restaurant right on the beach called "The Crazy Pelican" that sure would be a nice spot for lunch. The next day another heavy rain started just as we were going to start the BBQ. So we cooked inside.

Flagler Beach in the rain - fishing pier.

A brave soul fishing in the storm

As far as life throwing us lemons, even though we are enjoying the camping and the lifestyle, it seems something always has to go wrong. I now am plagued by a UTI. I hope to take care of it with cranberry pills but we'll have to see. I'm still dealing with the rash I got from fly bites.

A visit to the Bulow Plantation Ruins State Park was a must since it was practically next door. We found it very interesting and beautiful as the sun played on the shaded ruins. It used to be a huge sugar cane plantation with a sugar mill. The ruins are of the mill and there is a bit of the foundation from the slave quarters. The mill and the main residence were destroyed during the Seminole war. The sugar cane fields have now returned to their original state of forest and jungle, just like it was when the Seminoles resided there. The narrow driveway into the property is apparently just like it used to be when travelled by horse and buggy.

Cheeka the navigator

The road to the plantation

Cheeka and I sharing a moment. I just love this dog!

This river is at the back of where the original house used to be. Very pretty area.

We did return to the beach before leaving and definitely will make this campground a longer stay next year.

One of the second story deck where you can dine and enjoy the ocean view.