Today we came to a major turning point in the MegaTransect. After a pleasant drive north up the Florida Turnpike (Why can't PA's Turnpike get its act together and be more like the FL Turnpike?) we arrived at I-10, and turned left. We'll be traveling along I-10 for quite some time.
Despite all of my griping about Florida highway driving and my fears that it would be stinking hot, we enjoyed a most excellent time in Miami. We had wonderful hosts, whose insight and wisdom have been of great benefit to us. Our time with 1st Pres. Miami Springs went well, and we were greatly encouraged.
One of the fringe benefits of this trip is the opportunity to meet new people as well as meet young people who have grown up while we were absent. Our host family in Miami included one young man who has also discovered the joys of nerf firepower. Man, I really want one!! We met a great couple from Spokane (who we hope to see again later in our trip) and a very cool young photographer developing a career in media arts.
Sunday afternoon we had the opportunity to explore Fairchilds Botanical Gardens with our hosts. As we roamed the tropical foliage, a big thunderstorm rolled in - effectively cooling things off a bit and helping me to keep my Scotland-conditioned legs burnished white. The storm brought unexpected adventures and blessing our way: a coconut fell from the sky and smashed the rear window of our car. This caused a minor scramble for insurance numbers and repair services, but had the benefit of solving my dilemma about what to do about the too-dark and peeling after-market window tinting. Thanks to Allstate, we had no cost out-of-pocket for that repair.
Speaking of the car - let's hear it for Yokahama tires!! They might be darn loud on the road, but one of ours drove over 400 miles with a nail in it! That is now patched up, and our Mazda 3 continues to please us with gas mileage in the high 30's. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite vehicles.
God is good.
Andrew
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