Since I received two weeks off from my volunteer time at CAP, I decided to take a small road trip with my friend from Bloomington, IL. I really wanted to go some place warm, so we decided to go to Daytona Beach! I have been to Florida several times before, but never to Daytona Beach, so I was pretty psyched about this trip.
Yesterday, I left Chicago at 10:00 in the morning. It was supposed to be at 6:00, but due to the lovely ice storm we had the night before, I had to postpone the trip by a few hours. I made it to Bloomington by 1:30, hopped in my friends car and we took off for Florida. The drive was quite uneventful, which is always a good thing. We only encountered some minor fog in IL, but once we hit KY and TN everything was cleared up.
Around 2:00 am (Eastern) we finally arrived in Atlanta. Once we checked into the hotel, I went straight to bed – I was exhausted.
After a few hours of sleep, my friend and I are wide awake and ready to hit the road again and finish the drive down to Daytona. First, though, we are stopping at the Coca-Cola Plant here in Atlanta. Free Coke samples – YUM!!
I’ll be posting later from Daytona Beach, FL!
Peace.
December 27, 2008 at 10:20 pm |
Wonderful, Kel! Glad to hear you guys are on your way. Look forward to hearing how it is at the beach. I’m hanging out in Rochester, NY, it’s alternating rain and snow right now. But I am warm and cozy from inside Starbucks!
January 9, 2009 at 10:35 pm |
Kelly, I know you are working hard and doing much for those who need it, but you are smart in that you are also taking advantage of the opportunities that present themselves. You sound so happy and that makes all of us, your friends, happy as well.
A blessed New Year to you and yours!
January 11, 2009 at 1:54 am |
Thanks, Jeanette. Florida was fantastic and definitely a much needed break for me.
Many blessings to you and your family as well.