http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Florida en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 00:56:09 +0000 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:56:09 +0000 Roofs are the top covers of not only residences but various other structures such as massive halls multistoried skyscrapers and other colossal edifices. Roofs are an essential part of a structure which provides a protection from the fierce onslaughts of the forces of nature such as freezing subzero temperatures snowfalls and blizzards and scorching heats and the fierce rays of sunlight and http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/blog-787072.html Ever since I heard that Key West was just bars restaurants and laid back people enjoying the lack of an open container law I knew it was a place I had to visit. Having lived in Las Vegas and being a frequent traveler to New Orleans I know how rowdy the streets can get when people are allowed to drink outside. And I love it. 28 years old and I still hadn39t been to Key West. It was time to go http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Keys/Key-West/blog-786897.html 19513 Fort Myers BeachSurvived the night despite the feuding couple I half expected to hear gun shots and it was another glorious hot sunny day so its off to the beach. We had a quick stop at Walmart to buy a smart price beach umbrella cheaper than hiring one and drove down to Fort Myers Beach. Parking was pretty expensive but just back from the sea road we found a pair of enterprisi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Miami-Beach/blog-786854.html 13513 Florida City to Miami to join the Carnival Victory for our 5 night cruiseWell it only took 1 hours to drive the 30 miles back to Miami and then about 30 minutes to try and find the car rental place. This included going right through the airport car rental parking garage right through the airport back to the airport car rental shuttle bus centre spotting the ACO our car rental comp http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Miami/blog-786537.html Our ship arrived in the early dawn and we could keep an eye on her from the balcony. It had rained during the night but the sun was out though in the distance I could see a water spout and rain. We had a light breakfast and packed up. Things had to be rearranged because of the water we bought but finally we were packed up and ready to go. Gerry and Georgina stopped by to take pictures. They are a http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Fort-Lauderdale/blog-786522.html Distributors manage the process of warehousing parceling shipping and transporting goods in large quantities to be retailed by others. Sounds easy right Not so bad until you factor in varying lead times global competition shorter product life cycles increased regulation and eroding margins. The medical dental distribution industry is an increasingly important force in the economy rangi http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/blog-786414.html Day 13 May 16 2013Because I went to bed so early I woke up at 330 and decided to get up and have a nice leisurely morning. Then I looked at the map and realized that I was two hours south of Tampa and if I didnt get past before rush hour I would be stuck in traffic all morning. So I left at 515 and made it past Tampa without too much trouble. The weather was good nice and cool and it was n http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Tallahassee/blog-786299.html Day 12 May 15 2013Didnt sleep a wink neither did Chris. So I got up super early and when the cab came at 6 am to take them to the airport I was packed and ready to go. I figured with such an early start I would miss a lot of traffic traffic in Key West sucks and it would be a little cooler. I did miss the traffic I found it interesting that there were a tremendous http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Fort-Myers/blog-786100.html Day 11 May 14 2013When I woke up this morning I felt miserable. Between walking 789 miles wearing flip flops the previous hot muggy day without drinking enough fluids and drinking a case or two of rum I was sore from head to toe a little nauseous and freezing. I had some coffee drank some water took some Tylenol and went back to bed. After several hours I had recuperated enough to drive Chr http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Keys/Key-West/blog-785932.html Day 10 May 13 2013Joe went fishing in the morning. Chris I walked to Camiles restaurant for breakfast not too far from the southernmost buoy. I got another blister on the walk to the restaurant these sandals are not working out for me. Breakfast was very good and reasonably priced. After breakfast we walked over to the southernmost buoy and took a picture.We walked back to the condo very very http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Keys/Key-West/blog-785924.html Day 9 May 12 2013Got up early because we had to be at the boat by 7 am. We had a little trouble finding the boat but we got there in plenty of time. The weather was perfect sunny low 80s not much humidity and mostly calm seas. The ride out was two and onehalf hours. The boat was very comfortable and relatively new only seven months old.They provided breakfast hard boiled eggs ha http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Keys/Key-West/blog-785910.html 10513 Florida City MiamiWell I had the best nights sleep for a very long time Today we decided not to go anywhere just to get sorted out and take it easy. So we started with a trip to Walmart ha ha gotta love that place Howard reckons we were there for 2 hours but Im sure he exaggerated There are so many fascinating things to see in Walmart clothes to try on gallon containers http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Keys/Key-West/blog-785658.html At the airport waiting to board the plane for our trip to Chicago. http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/blog-785651.html Went to everglades yesterday got back late will post entry laterI noticed I put day 7 as day 6 and left out the real day 6. I put all of the days in the right order and added the missing day. That39s what happens when you post after drinking.Pictures on the road the days I did have time I wasn39t able to upload them. Here in Key west I haven39t had time sober time anyway. I will http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Keys/Key-West/blog-785590.html Day 7 May 10 2013Chris and I rode the Motorcycle to the Publix grocery store on the top of the island to get groceries at a price that wouldnt bankrupt us. We were limited by the amount of space on my motorcycle but we managed to fit everything including a case of beer for Joe and a Styrofoam cooler which Chris had to carry on her lap what a sight.We had breakfast at La Creperie not too http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Keys/Key-West/blog-785587.html http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Keys/Key-West/blog-785482.html Day 5 Got up really really early because I fell asleep really really early so I decided to get an early early start. I left the hotel and went searching for a car wash so I could remove the fifteen million bugs that decided to die on my windshield. When I was able to see again I continued onto journey to Key West. The weather was beautiful and traffic was very light. I stopped for gas outsid http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Keys/Key-West/blog-785316.html Day 4The sky looked ominous so I donned my raingear it is getting a little easier to put on and take off because I have gotten a lot of practice. It drizzled on and off for most of the morning and part of the afternoon. It cleared up around 2 oclock and got sunny and warm.I stopped at Fort Pulaski National Monument to get stamps then headed south for St. Marys to get more stamps.The rest http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Port-Saint-Lucie/blog-785039.html My house is a disaster I didn39t think I had that much stuff until I started trying to put it all in boxes. Everything is everywhere and I can39t find anything. Oh well it will all work out eventually. Moving my electronic files to my new PC tablet is also an interesting adventure. I am not patient learning new technology at all.My friends Steve and Fred are going to stay at my house my b http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Hollywood/blog-784667.html In the middle of April Islamorada in the Florida Keys was experiencing a cold spell70 degrees. Residents accepted this as a fierce slap in the face from Mother Nature. In January the average temperature is 74 degrees. Miserably accepting the cold as a personal punishment they sulked through the streets huddled up in jackets and hats as they passed beneath the shade of the palm trees and shiver http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Islamorada/blog-784141.html