I haven't had access to wifi for a few days so I'm trying to catch up in McDonalds. As far as I can remember the drive from Fort Walton Beach to Orlando went without any major drama, although it was very long and boring. Our host in Apopka, very close to Orlando, is Russell Bryant, a retired history lecturer from the University of Alabama. When we arrived at Russell we quickly unpacked the car and headed out to Wekiwa Springs State Park, some nearby natural springs. Here you can swim and canoe (although we got there too late to canoe); the water is supposedly very warm at 21oC, although it felt pretty cold to us. Back at the house, we proceeded to have the classiest evening so far. Russell made us both cocktails in cut glass
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