I sit now surrounded by some of the most beautiful asphalt I have ever seen. Flat as glass and covered with bright patterns of white lines all leading up to the big welcoming door of the Wal-Mart Super Center. This was our home last night, turned away by the closed gate of the Manatee Springs State Park. We spent the day singing “Way down upon the Suwannee River”; sorting all the stuff we threw into the RV in the blistering cold of Iowa. We flushed the antifreeze and filled water tanks. It had been hard to walk inside, everywhere was filled with boxes and bags. Now with things put away it seems a home. Also we walked to the Suwannee River and learned of its rich history.
It was late in the day when we headed south. South- ever south. Too late for the state park, we settled for the Wal-Mart Parking lot. There was really nowhere else to go. It was cheap and the food they have for breakfast- WOW what a spread. I am really quite disappointed at Florida so far. It is quite cold. Sleeping last night there was only one warm spot- where Dusty lay against my leg. What’s up for today? - I say again, South- ever south.
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| "Way down upon the Suwannee River" |
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