We were out on the Indian River again last night with two sets of dear friends.  We stumbled upon such a sight that it still gives me chills just to think about it.  We saw a manatee swimming.  Manatees aren’t uncommon in Florida; in fact, a couple of weeks ago I saw four of them off the dock at Joan Johnston’s house near St. Petersburg.  However, this is the first time I’ve ever seen a manatee in open water swimming.  They are such graceful, loveable creatures and awe inspiring to simply watch.