Where's Waldo?

We had a nice easy drive yesterday from Jacksonville to Hernando to spend a week with a high school friend that I haven't seen in over 20 years. We have been warned that coming down 301 South in Florida is a major speed trap. Yes, they even have signs. We left Jacksonville around 9:30 headed SW on 295 to 10W to 301 S. And that is where we found him. Yup, we found Waldo. So the next time someone asks you Where's Waldo, tell them on 301 S in Florida. He even has a flea market there. There is no direct route across the state of Florida, so we were on quiet a few smaller highways and local roads. It almost reminded me of RT 46 back north with all the traffic lights but not as much congestion. We stopped for lunch in the parking lot of a Super Walmart. We arrived at my friend, Donna's, around 2:30. Her and her husband, Pete are great people. They have a nice long, level driveway that we are parked in for the week. The best thing about friends is that no matter how long it's been, you can pick up where you left off without skipping a beat. Kind of like a soap opera. Things around here of different from back up north. We asked what day was garbage day and Donna said whenever Pete takes it to the dump. Apparantly, it's a lot cheaper to take your garbage then to have it picked up. They took us to nice Italian restaurant for dinner. Outside of the NY area, they are hard to find. I am very appreciative of the hospitality of friends. Tomorrow they will take us sightseeing. I can't wait. We are not too far from the Gulf of Mexico and want to get my feet wet there. It should warm up to about 70 degrees, but I have to tell you...they do have a freeze warning for tonight. Not much more to write, but tomorrow's blog should be good with all we're planning on doing. Have a great day and thanks for traveling along with us on The Thomas' Trails. Till next time...