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The clear blue skies and seventy-five degree weather in Charleston on Saturday made the decision to go to Cypress Gardens an obvious one. Rowing around the quiet swamp surrounded by century-old trees and endless lily pads was so calming, almost dream-like. We walked and sat and drifted and lingered for hours, in awe of such natural beauty.
After eventually mastering the art of in-sync paddling, we had a moment of sheer terror as an alligator swam right by us (after we were repeatedly reassured that the alligators were dormant and would not be in the water). I didn't feel quite as calm then.
But ominous gators aside, it was perfect. I needed this day. I left feeling restored and hopeful -- and what is more important than maintaining hope?
P.S. As a few people noted yesterday, this is where they filmed that hopelessly romantic boat scene from The Notebook. Also, a post about Cypress Gardens from two years ago.
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i was wondering if that was the spot the notebook was filmed.
"what is more important than maintaining hope?"
absolutely nothing.
i think i need a trip like this soon:)
lilly (lily?) pads...*heart*heart*heart*
A beautiful account! I love your words here, and of the course the pictures, too.
I remember being about 12 years old, living in Sarasota, FL and going tubing in a lake. We were told after the fact that there were alligators there but they "never bite anyone and usually stay on the other side." Oh thanks, owners of the lake. Thanks a bunch.
Looks so relaxing. Glad you got to enjoy such beautiful surroundings!
cant wait to go once the flowers are blooming!
oh my gosh. i saw the first pic and immediately knew it was the notebook!!! chills.
So pretty! I love the trees in the water. Amazing
I love your blog. I am a Carolina girl turned Floridian, and I so enjoy the pictures of Charleston. Love that place.
is it okay for me to say that I could just eat that sunshine?
So beautiful and peaceful.
i love all the lilypads. gosh that was such a great movie. i would love to go to cypress gardens...minus the alligators.
beautiful pictures, looks like the perfect place to visit on a weekend.
your blog makes me miss the south SO much.
I knew those lily pads looked familiar! Your photos are beautiful, per usual.
Wow, that is gorgeous! All the times we've been to Charleston we've never done that! Definitely on the must-do list now! Except for the alligator part :)
yikes! where's steve irwin when you need him??!?
i love the pic of the oar with the reflection of the trees. sigh.
That looks so enchanting, except for the gator!!! Glad you had a fabulous day! xxoo :)
This place reminds me of that scene from the Notebook. So beautiful!
What a gorgeous place!
beautiful!
Re-watching that scene for the millionth time, combined with seeing Blue Valentine this past Saturday and meeting the man himself a few weekends ago have my love for Ryan Gosling at an all time high! Perfection, and he was nice as could be in person! I'm going to stop before I make my sweet boyfriend jealous, but lovely post Olivia.
this post has made me just watch the notebook again for the 200th time! your photos are just beautiful as always. looks like the perfect afternoon. Except for the alligator of course! i would be freaking out so bad! when i come to charleston one day (i am definitely coming to charleston after being a reader of your blog for however long its been :) you will have to be my tour guide! x
I am nominating you for the Stylish Blogger Award! Your blog is beautiful and always inspires me!
this is so beautiful. I'm so jealous that you live here! :) That third picture is breathtaking! <3
Rowing in the lake...very nice.
In the 75 degree weather....jealous.
The picture with the boat and the reflected trees is perfection. Stay hopeful!
This is absolutely gorgeous! It's going on my list of places to visit if I ever get to Charleston.
That is too scary about the alligator!
Wow...it looks AMAZING! I thought it looked familiar ♥
And, umm...alligator...eeeek! :/
It's so pretty+romantic. We're planning a long road trip from Ottawa to Florida this summer so we'll definitely be stopping here...we have to say "hi" to one of those gators of course.
Beautiful - sounds like the perfect little place to spend a lovely spring-like day! I love all the photos, especially the one of the oar off the side of the boat - the reflection of the trees in the water is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing some shots from you trip!
This is absolutely gorgeous. Your pictures are amazing.
I live just a few minutes from Cypress Gardens. Aren't we so lucky to live in such a gorgeous place??
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