Tuesday, May 1, 2012 - May Day and Unexpected Travel Day to FL Caverns

Got up early again with the ambition to ride before the heat of the day, but received an early email from our local client that his schedule had changed and he wouldn’t be able to meet with us later this week, so we started planning our departure for tomorrow. Then it occurred to us that it was early, and we could be packed in less than an hour, and we would have plenty of time to get out today if we wanted to move on, so that’s what we decided to do. On the road before 11:00, one stop at the Walmart in Marianna for fuel and food supplies, then into the park shortly after three, having gained an hour by moving into Central Time. As we’d been here before, setup was easier, and since they have corrals here, we didn’t even have to put up a highline. In fact, I put the horses out on their boat anchor for a while, as the clearing here was full of nice green grass and even some clover, which the horses devoured voraciously. Got them settled into their stall at dusk, and then settled ourselves for the night, not sure how long we’re going to be here, but enjoying the freedom and the moment that such quick decisions allow!