getting out of Florida

The day went quite well - Dorothy was reasonably comfortable in the jump seat we made for her so she could keep her feet elevated.  We have accumulated a lot of "stuff" so the van is full and more. 

We stopped for a bite to eat about 4:30 in Belleview, FL at the Cracker Barrel.  Dorothy ate her first (almost) meal in 10 days - 2 eggs over easy, half a cranberry muffin, some yogurt, and a small glass of fresh squeezed orange juice.  It was nice to see her recovering her appetite and sense of taste.

One of several Florida Citrus Centers where you can stock up on all kinds of fresh fruit.

We were exited to enter Florida, but even more relieved to exit it.

As we got toward northern Florida, we began to see a few hills and some "normal" trees.  We had had more than enough of the flat, swampy environment of the last 10 days.  By evening we entered Georgia and soon after a heavy rain that continued until we stopped at the Holiday Inn Express here in Valdosta, GA.  I got an early start on my shower unloading the van in heavy rain but it was +16C so "no worries".  Dorothy had traveled well and as we turn in tonight we are glad we made a move today.

Once again, Happy New Year to all our friends.