October 28, 2023 Day 21 Thomasville Georgia to Davenport Florida 264 miles
The Glidden Tour is over so everyone is leaving including us. By the time we leave most of the other vehicles are already gone. The skies are mostly cloudy but it’s going to be a very warm day. Predicted high of 86. We are headed for Key West Florida.
About twenty miles or so from the hotel we cross into Florida. The road is a divided highway with very little traffic. Google maps still calls this a “no highways” route. We came to a town that was having a big car show and flea market or something. Cars were parked all along the road on both sides. Numerous policemen were directing traffic. They thought we were part of the show and tried to get us to participate.
Another town a little further down the road was also having a car show. Not as big however. We did see a Model A coupe parked for the show. Lots of places had flea markets. Obviously a big thing in the area.
Lots of trees line the road on both sides so not as much to see. It got hot early so we opened up earlier than usual. We should have pulled out the spray bottles of water.
We ate lunch at a local Mexican restaurant. Food was ok but not the best. The salsa was good. The men’s restroom was out back. It was two steps above an outhouse. I think that was a first. From lunch on the traffic kept increasing in volume and speed. The divided highway is three or four lanes in each direction.
We went through an area of lakes so lots of boats. The air was a little cooler there. Connie’s side of the car was in the sun all afternoon. We did pass a sign for Disney World so it must have been somewhat close.
We arrived at the hotel about 4 pm. We were both hot and tired. The room was cool so we both took a nap. It felt very good.
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