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Lavender for Royalty; Sage for Wisdom (Book 1) Chapter Seven

Kyoya Ootori x Reader

Chapter Seven: Pansy for Thoughts

Summary: The Host Club goes to an Ootori resort, and (Y/N) and Honey end up in trouble.

(Y/N) smiled as they floated on their back in the water. When they woke up for school that morning, they hadn’t expected to be dragged to drag to the Ootori Aqua Garden before it’s opening, but, hey, what were rich friends for if not to have new experiences that they weren’t going to afford on their own? So there was (Y/N), wearing green swim trunks and a white swim shirt in the middle of a tropical forest.

“It’s so peaceful here,” sighed Tamaki happily. “Quiet, no customers to serve, just what the doctor ordered for a young warrior…” He grabbed Haruhi by the shoulders before she could find her way to the exit. “We have splendid tropical birds here, Haruhi. Electronic replicas, too. Know what kind of bird that is? You know, as irrelevant as that really is, it still behooves those who pursue beauty to let our minds wander like this once in a while.”

“Mine’s wandering and not remotely interested. Can I go home now?” sighed Haruhi. “I gotta do laundry…Though I am curious to know what Kyoya’s family business is really about.”

“We manage a plethora of enterprises, Haruhi,” said Kyoya. “If they have anything in common, though, I suppose it’s that they all have to do with healing.”

(Y/N) swam to the sign of the pool and floated at the edge, leaning on their hands and looking at their friends. “Kyoya, could you phrase that in a more mysterious way?”

“It’s simply the truth,” said Kyoya, smiling.

“Right,” said (Y/N).

“Haruhi! Let’s go try the waterslide!” said Kaoru.

“Where’s your bathing suit? You didn’t pick one from our extensive inventory?” said Hikaru.

“Can’t you swim?” said Kaoru.

“I can okay, it’s just that I don’t really care to, here,” said Haruhi, shrugging. “I like wading pools. Dressing for swimming’s kind of a hassle, anyways.”

“Wading pool? What’s that?” said Kaoru.

“It’s round. About this big—” Haruhi held out her hands. “—and you blow it up.”

“That’s an airboat,” said Hikaru. “No such thing as cheap pools. It’s for riding, not wading.”

“No, it’s a pool, and it’s for kids,” said Haruhi.

“Naw, it’s a boat,” said Kaoru.

“Idiots!” said Tamaki, grabbing the twins. “If Haruhi says it’s a pool, it’s a pool! Don’t argue with her!”

“Haruhi! Come and swim with (Y/N) and me!” said Honey, waving from where he was sitting on Mori’s back while he did all the swimming (against the current).

“…They do realize they’re doing it wrong, right?” said Haruhi, looking at (Y/N) at the edge of the pool.

They chuckled. “Maybe. Maybe not.”

Splash!

“Hey!” said Tamaki as a stream of water hit him.

“Here we go, Boss!” said the twins. “The twins versus the king!”

“Don’t get me involved in such childish things,” said Tamaki.

“Tamaki, you’re the most childish of them all,” said (Y/N), chuckling.

“Hey…” said Tamaki.

“Haruhi, will you marry me? Now?” said Kaoru, taking Haruhi’s hand.

Haruhi deadpanned, knowing they were messing with Tamaki.

Tamaki loaded a giant water gun and fired. “Don’t get fresh with her!”

“Now we’re rolling!” said the twins, grinning and running.

(Y/N) looked at Haruhi. “See? He is.”

Haruhi smiled and laughed lightly. She took a coconut drink and situated herself on a seat. She looked up as Mori got out of the pool.

“Taking a break?” Mori nodded. “Want a drink?” He nodded again.

Honey was kicking his feet happily (still against the current), and (Y/N) swam out to hold onto his flotation device and to swim with him.

“Take this!” said Tamaki. “Side leap beam! Gotcha!” He lunged to the side and fired his water gun.”

It hit the twins, who shot back at him. Tamaki slipped on the water and fell into a pole. His shoulder hit a lever situation, and a loud thunk echoed. Instantly, the water surged to life, and a wave loomed over Honey and (Y/N).

“Eh?” said Honey.

“Honey!” said (Y/N), grabbing him as the wave hit them. The water smashed them into the water, and they were propelling downriver.

“(Y/N)!” shouted Haruhi.

“Mitsukuni!” shouted Mori. He dove in, but the other current caught him and pulled him back to shore.

Kyoya stood instantly as the water washed (Y/N) and Honey away.

“Kyoya, we gotta shut it off!” shouted Tamaki.

“You broke the lever!” snapped Kyoya.

“I’ll go after them myself, then!” said Tamaki, running towards the jungle. He screamed and jumped back as alligators snapped at him from the water and piranhas swam beneath his feet. He screamed and jumped back into the twins’ arms.

“Hm. Alligator’s roaming loose creates difficulties, the piranhas need rethinking, and the controls for the currents need to be moved.” Irritated, Kyoya wrote quick, curt notes in his notebook.

“We’re test subjects?” said Tamaki, sweat-dropping.

“Of course,” sighed Haruhi.

“I know the direction the current took them. Let’s start moving,” said Kyoya, turning to face the jungle.

“Want to tell us what else we should be watching out for, Mr. Vice-President?” said the twins, hands on their hips.

“We’re in the jungle zone by the south gate. So there may be—” rain started to pour “—squalls.”

“Quick, to the hut!” said Tamaki, gesturing to the small pavilion.

The hosts ran in to escape the rain.

“How long is this going to last?” said Kaoru. Poor Mori was staring, forlorn, at the rain.

“A moment. It’s already letting up,” said Kyoya. He was waiting for a chance to leave as intently as Mori.

“Okay, everyone, ready?” said Tamaki.

“Right, Boss,” said the twins, holding up their water pistols threateningly.

“Right.” Tamaki held up a map. “Here’s the layout of the garden with our current position. We figure Honey and (Y/N) will wash up at one of these two locations. Either here or here. We gotta cover at least two square miles!”

“There’s a lot of unspecified areas…” Haruhi looked doubtfully at the map.

“They haven’t been developed yet,” said Kyoya.

“Alright, here’s the situation,” said Tamaki. “We must plunge into the jungle, rescue Honey and (Y/N), and escape! We’ll take two teams—”

“Follow me,” said Kyoya, walking into the jungle without waiting for Tamaki to finish his ridiculous, dramatic plan.

“Hey!” Tamaki pouted and ran after them.

“Hustle it, boss, or you’ll get left behind,” called the twins.

(Y/N) pulled themself out of the pool and groaned. Their bruised shoulder hurt, and now their leg was scraped from being tossed around by waves—they were really doing great. The cuts were shallow but stung uncomfortably.

“Are you alright?” said Honey.

“Yeah,” said (Y/N). They were able to move just fine, these were the same types of minor cuts and bruises they used to get as a kid running around and playing. They looked around themself. “We should try to get back to the others. Who knows what the Ootoris put out here.”

“I’ll keep us safe!” said Honey, beaming.

“Thanks, Honey,” said (Y/N), smiling.

“And Mori and Kyoya and the others will be trying to find us, too, so we’ll be okay!” said Honey.

“We all know how much Mori worries about you,” they said, smiling.

“And Kyoya will be worried about you,” replied Honey.

“What do you mean?” said (Y/N), frowning.

Honey smiled. “He’ll be looking for you. You’re his favorite.” He turned to face the jungle. “Let’s go!”

(Y/N) stared at him in surprise, frowned, and followed.

His favorite, huh?

“Mori fell in a ditch!”

“Who would’ve thought?!”

The twins stared as the normally calm and composed Mori tripped and fell into mud. He stood, face still emotionless, but everyone was aware of him not acting like himself. He was worried about Honey and being separated from him, of course.

“He and Honey are childhood friends, right?” said Haruhi as she considered the situation.

“They’re cousins,” said Hikaru and Kaoru.

“The Morinozuka family has served the Haninozuka family for generations,” said Kyoya.

“However, marriage blended the families two generations ago, so the hierarchy should now be inoperative,” said the twins. “That hasn’t stopped Mori from sticking with Honey, though.”

“Or his young brother from sticking with Honey’s,” said (Y/N), nodding.

“I figure that loyalty is in the blood. It comes naturally,” said Tamaki, smiling fondly. “Such a sweet tale!” His moment of deep thought was over, and he dramatically teared up.

“Mori,” said Haruhi, looking at the taller boy. “Honey’s alright, you know. They both are. He’s small, but he’s tough, and there are coconuts for them to eat if they’re hungry.”

Mori smiled slightly and patted Haruhi on the head. Haruhi smiled at him.

“Is Mori taking over for dad?!” Tamaki couldn’t believe it.

“Not from you, Boss,” said Hikaru, unimpressed.

“You have nothing to fear there,” said Kaoru, equally deadpan.

Kyoya was still walking, and his phone rang. He tsked, busy, but he picked up as he saw a worker’s name. “Hello? We have a situation. Well, it’s a little complicated. Yes. Send a search party. The river at the south entrance. Yes. And make it snappy.” Kyoya hung up and looked back at the group. “A search team’s on its way. They’ll do a better job than we can. Let’s go back to the gate so we can—” He paused. “Where are Mori and Haruhi?”

Kaoru, Hikaru, and Tamaki’s eyes widened. The pair had disappeared into the jungle, too. An irk mark appeared on Kyoya’s forehead.

“I wonder just how far we ended up from the others,” said (Y/N), frowning as they and Honey kept walking.

“Takashi isn’t far,” said Honey, smiling.

What, do they have cousin sixth senses? I thought only twins had that, thought (Y/N). However, as they walked, they did hear shouting.

“Put that boy down, sir, now!”

Honey and (Y/N) ran forward at the aggressive orders and spotted Mori, holding Haruhi, surrounded by Ootori police with guns.

“Oh my god!” said (Y/N), eyes wide.

“Wait a sec!” said Haruhi as the police pulled her away from Mori.

“You’re safe now, son, the situation’s in hand,” said the police.

Mori narrowed his eyes slightly and pulled Haruhi back since she clearly wasn’t trying to go with them.

“He’s resisting!” shouted the police. “If he persists, prepare to fire!”

“Honey!” said (Y/N).

Honey was already in motion. He jumped, grabbed a vine, and swung into the clearing. “Takahi, Haruhi, duck! Hyah!”

He kicked the police down. Haruhi’s eyes widened in shock as she watched Honey, the tiny, sweet third-year everyone loved, kick the Ootori police’s ass.

“Jeeez, what a buncha weaklings!” said Honey. He puffed out his cheeks. “Don’t pick on my friends, y’hear? That’s a no-no!”

“I don’t think they can hear you,” said (Y/N), looking at the unconscious men.

“(Y/N), you’re alright!” said Haruhi, smiling in relief.

“I think you were in more trouble than I was,” laughed (Y/N).

“Haruhi, are you okay?!” Tamaki finally caught up and immediately ran to Haruhi.

“Wha…Oh, Honey handled things,” said Kaoru.

“They’re knocked out. Okay otherwise,” said Hikaru.

“Honey gave them the usual,” said Kaoru.

“Good to see you and Honey, (Y/N),” said Hikaru.

“I really don’t think we were the ones in danger,” said (Y/N), shrugging. “You know how Honey is.”

“What are you talking about with Honey?” said Haruhi, frowning.

“You don’t know?” said (Y/N). “The Haninozuka are a famous martial arts family. Honey’s a national champion in judo and karate. Mori’s a national kendo champion.”

Haruhi’s jaw dropped open. “No way.”

(Y/N) chuckled at her reaction.

“You were Haruhi’s most noble protector, Takashi,” said Honey, patting Mori on the head (Mori had bent down). “Not too lonely while I was away, were you?”

“Not really,” said Mori quietly.

Honey smiled and hopped onto his back. “Okay! Piggyback me to the exit.”

Kaoru and Hikaru sighed. “We didn’t even get to enjoy the park. It’s a school night, so that about does it.”

“I want to go to bed…” sighed Haruhi.

“Me, too,” said (Y/N). That had been enough excitement for them.

“Say, we could do a beach for summer vacation,” said Hikaru and Kaoru. “How’s that sound?”

“Why would Haruhi be interested in that?” said Tamaki, huffing.

“The beach…” Haruhi hummed. “I might want to go to the beach.”

“No, Haruhi, what?!” Tamaki was ashamed that the twins had come up with an idea she was happy with.

“I’ve always found these fancy-schmancy artificial places a major turn-off. The sea is beautiful and real.” Haruhi smiled. “I like the idea.”

“Then I guess it’s the beach next time,” said (Y/N), smiling as they headed towards the exit.

“(Y/N),” said Kyoya, stopping them from leaving. “You need to get those cuts disinfected.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll handle it when I get home,” said (Y/N) as their friends headed to their cars. “I’ll just get a ride with someone—”

“I have first aid in my car,” said Kyoya. His was pulling up outside the water park. “We can handle the scrape now while you get home.”

(Y/N) nodded. “Alright.” They weren’t going to argue with Kyoya (no one won against him).

(Y/N) followed Kyoya to his car, and he told his driver (Y/N)’s address. No sooner were they inside than the car sped off, and Kyoya opened a compartment to pull out a first aid kit.

“Show me the cut,” said Kyoya.

“I can handle it myself,” said (Y/N), smiling.

“Show me,” said Kyoya.

(Y/N) sighed and put up their leg. As they had said before, no one won an argument against Kyoya. The easiest thing to do was just listen to him.

Kyoya looked at the shallow cut down the front of their knee. He dapped a cotton ball into the isopropyl alcohol bottle and dabbed it against (Y/N)’s knee. They grimaced at the sting of the alcohol against their cut, but Kyoya kept a steady hand on their knee to keep them in place as he dabbed. Silently, he reached back into the first aid box and took out antibiotic ointment. He patted a bit around (Y/N)’s cut before finally putting a band aid on it.

The entire time, (Y/N) watched silently. What were they supposed to say? That Honey’s words about them being Kyoya’s favorite were bouncing around their head and they were curious about whether it was true?

I have no reason to be jealous, and yet— And yet the feeling of him taking care of them was undeniably nice. Oh. That’s a…new thought. There had been a lot of those recently.

“There,” said Kyoya.

(Y/N) put their leg down. “Thank you, Kyoya.”

“Do try not to wander off when we go to the beach. We can’t have you getting lost again,” said Kyoya. That was his version of “you’re welcome, but don’t make me do this again.”

Or, said (Y/N)’s head, his version of he was worried.

(Y/N) ignored themself and smiled. “You can blame Tamaki for this one. But don’t worry. I won’t. You won’t have to fix me up again.”

“Good. I prefer not to,” said Kyoya. He had been a bit worried, after all.

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magicaguajiro · 8 months ago

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Swamp Witch Travels: The Everglades

The Seminole War that never ended, a charm to Split a Storm and an Ancient Island. For centuries, the Everglades has been the object of wonder of many influential Floridian figures who each recognized its immense beauty and power. This River of Grass is a major center of life and biodiversity, as well as mysteries and Spirits uncharted, but will it still be around for the Swamp Witches of tomorrow?

The Everglades is going to shatter all of your preconceived notions about Swamps. It is a place of great power and duality. On one hand, this aqueous Land is covered in sparkling, clear, MOVING water. This water is the Life and Blood of the state, flowing from the Heart of the Everglades, Okechobee (Big Lake) The health of this ecosystem in turn affects the entire country. On the other hand, a place of Danger, Death and Rot, but for the purpose of Cleansing and Purification (not just rot for rot’s sake). As the water flows through this vast ecosystem, it is cleared of pollutants by plants and limestone while washing away scars left by man on this Land, until all is returned anew. It is a multifaceted, firm but gentle Spirit.

The Everglades is a union, a pact almost, between the Land and the Water to form the Swamp we know and love.

I am no stranger to the Glades. I was born and raised in the western Everglades, in the Big Cypress water basin. Fakahatchee and Picayune Strand were favorites of my parents as I was growing up, and we lived way out in the woods anyways so I always feel at home in the Glades. Many of my Spirits who are intrinsically tied to me, one might call a Spirit Guide or Angel, feel connected to Swamps and places where Water and Land converge. The Everglades is my home, but it is also a Spirit Ally, and a sacred place to the modern Indigenous Peoples of Florida, including the recognized and unrecognized Seminole and Miccosukee.

(PSA: this post will likely be part of a series only scratch the surface of the intricacies related to the Glades.)

Pa-Hay-Okee, “Grassy Waters”

Pa-Hay-Okee is the Seminole-Mikasuki name for the Everglades. I was blessed to be able to take a trip to see the Real Florida when I took an airboat ride with Buffalo Tiger Airboats, owned and operated by Betty Osceola. Betty is a conservationist and member of the Miccosukee tribe, located in the Eastern Everglades. The Seminole and Miccosukee are the descendants of various groups of Florida’s Original People from all over the state. The relationships and history of Florida’s Indigenous groups is complex. Before colonization and to this day we have had multiple groups who all have different beliefs, cultures, origins, and relationships. Today, we have various groups who are federally recognized as well as both Traditional and Reconstructionist groups who don’t seek recognition from the government, the most well-known being the Traditional Seminoles in Big Cypress.

Certain aspects of Seminole culture predate colonization, like the Chickee and some hunting techniques, while others, mainly linguistic and spiritual, are the result of groups joining together or adapting to new circumstances, such as patchwork. Many of the Seminole can trace their ancestry to groups in North Florida and surrounding states. These groups would live in various parts of the State, including the Everglades, at different times of the year following routes taken by seasonal migrations of game and water.

These people were forcibly removed, pushed South or murdered so their land could be taken in a conflict known to the United States as the First, Second and Third Seminole Wars. As they were pushed South, they encountered and assimilated various remaining populations of Pre-Columbian groups like the Calusa and Tequesta.

If you ask the modern members of these tribes, they will tell you it was a single war that is still being fought to this day, although with lawyers instead of weapons. You see, the Seminole and Miccosukee still have never signed a treaty with the US, and continue to have to fight for their Sovereignty and Land to this day. This has earned the Indigenous People of Florida the title of the Unconquered Peoples. Today, the tribes maintain traditional ways while also dealing with ever-encroaching settler beliefs and people. They still live off the land, but through the lens of eco-tourism most often rather than through subsistence living like many elders lived in their youth.

On my airboat trip, I got to stop and walk around Tear Island, a place where two Indigenous families began living in the 1800s and then abandoned in the 1920s. Being on these far off Islands, surrounded by the swamp and only accessible by boat, is where I feel most connected to my own Indigenous Taino ancestors, who would have traversed this same place but in a dugout canoe rather than an Airboat. The spirits of generations of people who lived and passed on are still here, within the water and trees, but also gathering around the cooking chickee when a fire is lit by their descendants.

High Tide at Chokoloskee

Known as the Western Gateway to the Everglades, we have Everglades City. It borders the Big Cypress Preserve and is a great place to stop to visit the Museum of the Everglades. The first settlers came here in the 1800s, it was incorporated in 1923. Past Everglades though, lies Chokoloskee. An Island with a Seminole name meaning ‘Old House’. This Island was only reachable by boat until 1956 when the bridge was built. John Weeks, the first permanent settler of Naples was one of the first settlers here as well. Before that, it was inhabited by the Calusa for more than 1,500 years.

Stop by HavAnnA Cafe on your way to the southern tip of the Island where you’ll find a large red building on stilts. This is the Smallwood Store. Founded in 1906 by Ted Smallwood, this store was one of the only places Indigenous and White Floridians could go to trade for necessities. Ted Smallwood was a well-known ally of the Seminole and Miccosukee peoples, even learning to speak the language. Today, his granddaughter runs the store which is a museum and gift shop. There is even a replica of Ted himself, pictured above.

This history of this store and island is long, and tragic. A nearby massacre during the ‘Third Seminole War’ caused the remaining Indigenous people here to flee the Island. Later on, a famous murder of a well known criminal happened right outside the Smallwood Store. You can read more about both, and the 100 year anniversary of the building being raised here.

This is also a great spot to see where the fresh water of the Everglades meets the saltwater of the Florida Bay. Definitely give this place a visit.

Splitting Storms: An Indigenous Folk Protection Charm

For some time now, I have noted the striking similarities between Seminole and Taíno beliefs around Twins and Weather. We even share a simple protection charm to ward off a bad storm I will share to you all.

In Seminole belief, Twins are intrinsically tied to the weather. Many elders believed that keeping twins together can be dangerous, and they should be raised separately. To them, one is Thunder and the other is Lightning, even going as far to saying that having two twins in the same chickee can cause it to be struck.

In Taíno myth, we have two sets of twins associated with weather. Boinayel and Marohu are the Cemi related to the Wet and Dry seasons, Boinayel being the Raingiver and Marohu literally meaning “Without Clouds”. Then we have the ones who I would say share similarities to the Seminole Twins, Coatrisque and Gautaubá. These are Twin sons of the violent aspect of Atabey, known as Guabancex, Cacique of winds. Coatrisque is torrential rains, while Guatauba is Thunder and Lightning himself.

The charm is very well documented in both groups, as well as many others, and very straightforward. It’s the underlying belief that makes these two charms so similar. The linked article from earlier even includes a brief explanation of it.

Basically, when you know a big storm is coming, you want to place an axe in a spot on the front of your house, usually on a piling or piece of the roof that extends below the ground. Tie it down if you wish, for the winds. If you can, do it so the blade looks like it is coming down on the storm. The goal is to split the storm so it goes around the house. If we look at the myths, it’s clear the axe is there to split the Twins from each other, forcing them to go around the house, leaving it protected.

In the Caribbean, in practices like Lúcúmí and Palo Monte, we see the use of Matari, ‘Thunder Stones’. Genuine thunder stones from the Caribbean are actually said to be relics of Taíno axes, shaped like a tear drop almost, either passed down or found and used for various purposes, one being to ward off Lightning and Thunder!

Will Your Kids Know the Glades?

The Everglades are vital to my spiritual practice and lifestyle, as well as that of thousands of other Floridians. Even if you don’t live in the Swamp, its health affects the entire country.

Today, the dangers facing the Everglades are almost as abundant as the dangers inside it. Overdevelopment threatens the entire state. Just like we saw with Split Oak Forest recently. Environmental Protections seem to mean less and less because they don’t have the teeth to defend themselves. Included in these threatened protections is the sovereignty of the Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes, who just had to fight to keep Big Cypress as a preserve so they can continue their traditional use. They are fighting to hold onto their Land to this day.

All while threatening the Traditional Use by Indigenous Peoples, they continue to allow oil drilling even approving new projects within Big Cypress. The Army Corps of Engineers also heavily harms the environment every year through mismanagement of Okechobee and of the water levels within the Glades. It is up to everyday Floridians to fight to protect and better manage this precious natural resource before its gone forever. It is up to Witches all over to be stewards of our Lands, wherever that is. For us Florida Witches, we need to organize, donate and hex our politicians.

Luz 🕯️

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millenniumjones · 25 days ago

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A Half-Life, Well-lived

Every year or so, I make a pilgrimage back to City 17. I get off at the train station, travel via Kleiner’s lab and the sewers to the canal system on the outskirts of the city. Then it’s a quick airboat ride down to Black Mesa East, where I call it a day. It’s a lovely trip in any season. But this year’s a special anniversary, so I decided to extend my visit. And in doing so I rediscovered…

#Half Life 2 #Valve #Video Games #half life #gordon freeman #games

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star-crossed-lizards · 1 year ago

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Today I did an airboat ride and it was great it was so fun to blow around in the marsh and we saw alligators and great blue herons and a purple gallinule which I’m especially excited about because I have known of these birds for a while but never seen one in real life until today. And we saw pelicans on the way there which I hadn’t seen either!

#I’m fascinated by the plants around here too I feel like the environment is really similar to my home but really different #like the area of maine I live in is really marshy and so it’s interesting to see like #the different ways the niches are filled

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maternal-extinct · 2 years ago

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the real reason i like totk is i get to ride in an airboat and collect frogs

i miss florida

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thepearlmans · 1 year ago

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Airboat ride to see alligators in the Everglades

#florida

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johnradams · 2 years ago

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florida hate is over florida hate is tired. florida is a really beautiful state and we will probably lose it to climate change so we have to appreciate the land while it's available to us

kayak down the st. john's. swim in clearwater. take a glass bottom boat ride in silver springs. camp at Suwannee river. ride in an airboat in the everglades hike in the everglades feed a manatee study mangrove ecosystems visit st augustine

fall in love with the natural world of florida and the beautiful animals plants and people that live here and maybe fighting so much to stay alive here will feel a bit more worth it

#Florida is beautiful plz stop writing her off send tweet

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airboatineverglades · 1 year ago

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wetlandtransportation · 2 years ago

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buscharterblog · 2 years ago

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Orlando, Florida is the Perfect Vacation Destination for Everyone

March 3, 2023

While Orlando, Florida is known as the world's theme park capital, it is far from a one-trick pony. This location receives approximately 233 days of sunshine per year. It is the most visited city in the United States for reasons other than roller coasters and thrilling theme park experiences. That's because it has something for everyone, young and old, adventurous and laid-back, nature and big city.

Come to Orlando, Florida, and you'll discover even more reasons why it's the ideal vacation destination!

Additional Attractions Away from Theme Parks You do want to visit Disney and Universal, after all. But keep an eye out for additional hidden jewels in Orlando's attraction scene. There is Gatorland, where you can get up close and personal with enormous gators and other animals, and ICON Park, which is home to the renowned Wheel, formerly known as the Orlando Eye. The rides and activities of Congo River Golf and Fun Spot America have a nostalgic boardwalk ambiance. And that's just the shortlist!

There's Always Something New Happening Theme parks often introduce brand-new activities, entertainment, and dining options for visitors to enjoy. It's the reason why locals eagerly anticipate stopping by on a day off and why visitors return year after year. New roller coasters are opening at Sea World and Universal Studios (Jurassic World VelociCoaster at Universal and Ice Breaker at SeaWorld). Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at Disney World lets you shrink to Remy's size in Gusteau's kitchen for a more kid-friendly new experience.

It Has a Unique Kind of Nature Florida has a distinctive ecology and is one of the most beautiful states. Even if you are unable to travel all the way to the south to view the Everglades, Orlando has an incredible selection of breathtaking natural sights that you shouldn't miss. When you're surrounded by theme parks, it can be difficult to remember that Florida was once home to the Timucuan Indians. There are locations like Wekiwa Springs State Park where you may swim in crystal-clear water that is always 72 degrees.

Want to observe the wild side of nature? Don't forget to take an airboat ride. It is the quickest method to go across Florida's swampy, natural scenery in order to view alligators, turtles, snakes, a variety of magnificent birds, and other elements that contribute to the state's uniqueness. You can go sightseeing on a leisurely boat ride with one of the tour companies and enjoy anything from gawking at the opulent real estate to a more natural setting.

You'll Satisfy All Your Wants Don't allow missing Epcot's Food and Wine Festival deter you from experiencing international cuisine in Orlando. You can find meals from different cultures right on International Drive, which is close to the theme parks. Here, you can eat anything you want, from Greek to Ethiopian cuisine, as well as simple family favorites and elegant fine dining. Orlando is undoubtedly a gourmet city!

Give In to Your Cultural Side Orlando is a great destination if you enjoy live music, Broadway plays, symphonies, ballets, and other performing arts. You can immerse yourself in culture in a variety of ways at Dr. Phippip's Center for the Performing Arts. There are several of museums as well, including the Orlando Museum of Art and Ripley's Believe It Or Not. You'll find so many fascinating new things there that you'll never get bored.

Get In The Game Sports are available in Orlando as well as the excellent arts and culture that Orlando has to offer. Catch an Orlando Magic basketball game, an Orlando City or Orlando Pride soccer match, or even a hockey game with the Orlando Solar Bears. Over 170 golf courses and the USTA national training site for tennis are available for anyone who would rather participate in the activity than only watch it.

Recharge Your Spirit Most people are unaware that Orlando is one of the best places to live an active lifestyle. Look beyond the theme parks for ways to recharge your mind, body, and soul, such as paddleboarding in nature, walking trails in the city at Lake Eola Park, biking the West Orange Trail, and luxury spa treatments at top resorts.

Dance and Groove to the Music of the Night Whether you want to go club hopping and dancing until dawn or prefer a more intimate evening in a cozy wine bar, Orlando has your nightlife needs covered. Splitsville, a luxury bowling alley, is available at family-friendly locations such as Disney Springs. On International, ICEBAR is a great place to grab a drink and escape the notorious Florida heat. Furthermore, there are numerous additional options all around International Drive, the Mills 50 District, CityWalk at Universal, and Disney Springs, making it simple to find nightlife near your Orlando hotel.

Excellent Value Orlando truly satisfies all of your senses, with so much to see, do, taste, and feel. Whether you're traveling alone or with the entire family, from kids to grandkids, it's easier than ever to plan an epic vacation here. The best part is that package pricing from hotels, theme parks, area attractions, and restaurants offers excellent value. There are also free activities such as visiting nature parks and outdoor markets, walking around Lake Eola, and even visiting Disney Springs, which has free parking.

When you visit Orlando, you will have so much to do that you will have to return the following time you visit. Or, even better, stay even longer.

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