March 18, 2010-Michael Chevrier & Aubrey Ames Come to see Mamatees

Our second oldest grandson, Michael Chevrier, and his Fiance', Aubrey, came to visit us and to see the manatees in the Three Sisters' Speings.

They used our canoe, while Jim rented a kayak to guide them there. I was unable to go due to my back pain. Here are two manatees, perhaps a mother and calf.

Here are Michael & Aubrey, after swimming with the manatee. I think they had a very successful trip. They used Aubrey's Dad's underwater camera & were able to get some great shots as well as two videos. If you are interested in the videos, let me know & I will send them to you.

Note the "bite" out of the tail of this manatee. Most have scars and other injuries, mostly from run-ins with boats.

Coming right at ya! These are marvelous photos, taken by Michael & Aubrey.

This is a manatee cow & her calf.

This is another close-up!

This is a cow & her calf swimming away. You are not to scare them but may only touch them with one hand.

This is rare...a calf nuirsing off her mother! The nipple is just under the flipper.

This is another shot of the calf nursing. I now want an underwater camera like this one! :-)

Here are the two lovebirds at another park near us called Rainbow Springs Park. They seem happy, don't they! Actually they will be married in Denver oin June 18, 2010. It was so great to have them spend time with us and the manatees!