CBBH Photo Challenge – Reflection
The sun reflected its’ warm rays on the calm waters as we traveled down the Peace River to hidden estuaries in undisturbed corners of nature. 
In the distance, you could see white Ibis nesting among the mangroves. An Ibis is a gregarious wading bird with a downward curving beak. It’s native to warm climates and Florida, according to our guides Captain Jeff and Lisa. Rusty was happy with a pat on the head. Soon he laid down for a quick siesta.on our recent boat ride down the Peace River in Arcadia, Florida. 
When Ponce de Leon discovered these waters he had penned the name Rio de Paz. It was later changed to the Peace River. Juan Ponce de Leon was a Spanish conquistador and explorer who led the first European expedition to Florida.
As we all know, every would-be pirate needs a good ship, and Blackbeard had one of the best. The Queen Anne’s Revenge was a monstrous converted slaver ship, packing 40 cannons and with room for dozens of murderous pirates. This mighty pirate ship could go toe-to-toe with any armed merchantman. On board her decks, Blackbeard terrorized the Caribbean. There is a tale that Blackbeard wanted to hide many of the treasures he had amassed. As you can see by the photos this is very dense foliage along these waters. To find the locations of where he had buried his booty he would plant a palm tree. Palm trees do not grow along the water’s edge. They have to be planted. There are a great many people that even today search for Blackbeard’s treasures which are said to still be hidden somewhere.
During Hurricane Charlie, back in 2004, many of the wildlife shelters along these shores were damaged and destroyed. The banyan tree, native to India and part of the mulberry family, is an enormous tree with many uses. Young plants put forth roots, which form secondary trunks to support the expansive limbs. These trunks send out more roots until they crowd out the host tree.
Fish and small birds nest and take shelter in these roots. The leaves of the banyan tree are large, leathery, and used as animal fodder. The tree produces figs which are popular with birds and monkeys, and also produces flowers that attract wasps for pollination.
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What a lovely trip you had, and the photos are beautiful. 🙂
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If it weren’t for the heat and humidity, I’s love to share this wonderland with you! I guess your sensational pictures will have to do…
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One day, when you doing your book tour, you will have to escape and visit my little corner of paradise
for a rest. It is truly a tranquil and peaceful place.
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I hope so. I really do!
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Truly educational and fun reading your article. The photos are spectacular too. Thank you for sharing.
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I’m glad I was able to write something that wasn’t know
to you before. It was a very peacfeul learning tour.
Thanks for your visit.
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I enjoyed sailing down the Peace River with you, Isadora – and what interesting facts! Fascinating 🙂
Great entry for this month’s CBBH photo challenge – well done!
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Thank you Marianne. I’m pleased you enjoy my very peaceful day on the water.
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What a super trip Issy, it really does look tranquil. I’d love to see Ibis!
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It was a very peaceful and tranquil day on the water. I got to enjoy Florida’s old
and historic waters for a few hours. A lovely day it was. ~~~ : – )
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