On Tuesday December 18th, we set out from San Benito heading to Tampa where our cruise is departing from. Our first night was in Lafayette, Louisiana where we met Doug and Sue Collins for dinner. They had left Florida on Sunday the 16th - the start of their trip to California. We had a wonderful visit with them at Fezzo's Cajun seafood and steak restaurant in Scott, Louisiana.
Wednesday was warm and sunny so we had a leisurely drive to Foley, Alabama - the home of a Tanger outlet mall. We did just a bit of shopping but we enjoyed supper at Lambert's Cafe, the home of the throwed rolls. We have now visited 2 of the 3 locations of this crazy restaurant. We had so much food left over that we had snacks for the next 2 days.
We decided to drive along the Gulf of Mexico in the Florida Panhandle on Thursday since this is a part of Florida we have not yet explored. That was fine while the weather was overcast but we decided to get on the I-10 when the rain started. The rain got worse and worse so it was a long difficult drive to Tampa. The sign below took us by surprise at one of the Florida rest areas. Perhaps it is necessary because of the pet walking area.
Friday we found a Camping World to buy a few RV supplies and look at the 5th wheels. We also stopped at Lazy Days RV center - something I would call a super mega center. Why they even have a fleet of golf carts for you to drive around their enormous outdoor showroom. Well if you want to see a particular brand, they have lots of models to look at! We must have looked at over 20 fifth wheels, but Jane wants to design her own rv taking the nicest parts of several different models. Since that isn't possible we will stick with our Titanium.
We then headed to the Tampa airport hotel,we had booked to await Jenn and Amy's flights from the north. Jenn arrived around 11:00 pm on schedule but at midnight we learned that after 6 hours at the airport, Amy had been sent back home. United Airlines now couldn't get her to Florida before Sunday afternoon so she booked a flight direct from Ottawa to Fort Myers on Westjet for Saturday morning. Although Westjet's inaugural flight to Fort Myers was late leaving, she made safely. Paul did the 2.5 hour drive each way to pick her up and now we just have to make sure United gives her a refund.
So Sunday we board the Carnival Legend and head to the western Caribbean.
Merry Christmas to all.
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