Do These Goggles Make Me Look Healthy?

The start of January 2017 was a crazy one for me.  I developed pink eye in both eyes (like I was 5) and looked like someone on a 3-day bender instead.  Couple with that a conference in Tampa and a vacation to Havana at the same time, and you can be sure that an interesting time would ensue!

Never one to sit around at a hotel when there is something to explore, I booked a Swim with the Manatees in Crystal River, Florida for when I was in Tampa.  Pink eye was not going to stop me, so off I went on my adventure!  Arriving at the tour as a “single” looking a little less than “normal” did not make me many friends on the boat, but never the less, onward!

Swimming with the manatees was amazing!  They are so peaceful, but it was a little unnerving to be so close to mammals that way an average of 1,500 pounds!  We spent the next three hours interacting with them, watching them eat, sleep and looking for them as we trolled the waterways.  What an amazing experience!

If you ever get a chance to swim with these sea cows, seize the opportunity!  It is definitely a don’t miss and as a bonus, the sealed goggles kept the air off my crazy eyes and they felt the best they had all week!  Maybe a new fashion trend on land for those with pink eye?  Until next time….