Helene and I left Ottawa last Sunday around 0530 in the snow and -11 C. The roads were snow covered to the US border. Once on the I-81 the roads were wet and all lanes open. We followed the GPS with Ormond set as the destination and we ended up south of Washington DC and onto the I-95. It was 1830 hours (630 PM) +17 C and we were in Petersburg VA. After checking into the Hampton Inn we headed out to a suggested local restaurant to eat, another experience, they still allow smoking and the place was packed and we sat in the bar area, it was entertaining to say the least. Back to the Hampton Inn to settle in and watch the Oscar's. 1150 kms behind.
Monday, we were up and on the road at 0700 on the I-95 straight through to Ormond Beach. The traffic was stopped just outside of St. Augustines FL for more than an hour. As we idled along it was learned that there were brush fires and the smoke had temporarily closed the highway. We arrived at Brother John's at 630 PM and settled in enjoying pizza, beer and a bottle of wine and 31 C.
Tuesday, we puttzed around in the AM. The I-95 south was closed because of brush fires in Brevard County. The local news later stated the roads were now open and we it the road for Melbourne Beach and arrived around 200 PM. After making a few phones calls Barry Lovett arrived and opened up the rental property and showed us around. We are pleased and felt right at home immediately. It was time to settle in and unwind after the trip.
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