The second day of December finds us in the Suwannee Valley Campground in White Springs, Florida. We've not left the Swamp very far behind us since we are now just a handful of miles from the Southwest quadrand of the Okefenokee and due West of the Osecola National Forest. Our campground is situated right on the bank of the river (well, more like a cliff above the river since it is a long way down - we haven't counted but it could well be the proverbial 99 steps - no the Aliens in the neighborhood have not suddenly transported us to Charlotte Amalie). Like we've been seeing elswhere in our travels, the 'black' water of the river provides some amazing reflections - usually of colors more vivid than the refelcted objects. We had only a short time to explore today but we have several days to spend in the area and we look forward to more discoveries. A pretty difficult question for those ready for a challenge - what could P2O5 have to do with today's entry?
Last night we decided to check out the 'Hometown Christmas' in Folkston. I would call it a disappointment, but it was really rather sad to see a parade that consisted of three small floats and perhaps two dozen people on a march for the three blocks from the train depot to the court house. Deb's initial impression, when seeing one of the floats was 'why would they have people dressed in burkas?' - we were actually view the backs of what were supposed to be shepherds. At the risk of being a bit insensitive, the 'program' was something less than advertised and for all of some well-intended effort on the part of a number of the folks in town, the event was attended by perhaps 150 people (at most).
7 comments:
would p205 have something to do with the chemical content of the water... perhaps some kind of litmus test? Possibly the chemical name for a form of phosphorus? My only other guesses would be some kind of mile marker or water line (depth) measurement.
Well, I immediately knew it was a chemical compound, but I was soooo bad in chemistry, that I didn't know what it was. I looked it up, and it is phosphorus oxide. When it reacts with water, it releases a lot of heat.
Am I first??
Both Chris and Tracy are on the right track but with the chemical compound part of the question, but the challenge is to explain why the compound has something to do with the blog entry and there was a BIG hint given. Th challenge remains open.
The White Springs area was considered by native tribes to be a sacred healing ground. Natives and later Europeans came to bathe in and drink the mineral waters. The area was one of Florida’s first tourist attractions. The purported healing waters of the sulfur springs attracted many, in the early 1800’s, seeking a cure for a variety of ailments.
Vic - Quite true and an interesting bit of history...matter of fact we visited what was once the major Spring House in the area today (you'll see a couple of pictures) but I would not want to bathe in this spring!
...however, this all has nothing to do with the chemical compound - sorry.
fountain of youth?
the chemicals turn the rocks white?
...still missing the point - perhaps I was a bit too remote on this one, although I did provide a BIG clue to associate the chemical compound with the blog.
;-) Anyone for another try?
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