After waiting out the early morning showers we got in the car with Joe & Marilyn and headed off looking for RV parks that are closer to grocery stores and golf courses for next winter. While we love this park, we haven't quite adjusted to the 38 miles round trip to the local Winn Dixie grocery store or the 44 miles round trip to our favorite golf course. Besides, there's always something better out there, right?
In Florida, there is this magical line across the state, at the Orlando latitude, that dictates the cost of wintering in the Sunshine State. Below the Orlando line, the cost doubles; below Tampa it triples, and down by Ft. Meyer or Miami - forget about it!
Joe had two locations in mind after contacting both parks. Both were just awful, and we're pretty sure we wouldn't stay there if it was the last place on earth! So we're back to the research. Next we'll check out parks on the Atlantic side of the state.
Joe was kind enough to stop for those frequent health breaks, lunch, and even a Frosty for Marilyn and me at a Wendy's. Mark had to play a role he's not used to - yes, the ever-important Navigator - the person trying to decipher the map. I heard a couple of times from the back seat, "Joe, don't ask me where we are, because I don't know. This road's not on the map." I had to laugh because this is a line I, myself use frequently, and always get those strange looks.
We did see parts of Florida that we probably would never have seen, if not for this day's adventure. We did, however, drive by lots of orange groves. You just can't stop and pick any; it's against the law.
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