Leg 1, Day 2

Our second day (March 29) was a travel day from Jacksonville to Miami.  It started off great.  Rather than drive the whole way on I-95, we took A1A down the coast from Jax to Flagler Beach (reminded me of the old Jimmy Buffett album of the same name).  This was low-key and had some nice beach views




At Flagler Beach, we jumped on I-95 and made good time until we got to around Boca Raton.  Then 95 turned into a parking lot and we moved to the Florida Turnpike which wasn't any better.  In the end, we didn't get to our hotel in Miami until after 5:30.  

We're clearly spoiled with no big traffic problems living where we do in North Carolina (and especially since Covid) and this was probably a normal day in Miami.  I guess we're going to have to get used to bad traffic for much of the trip ahead.


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  1. ChrisMarch 30, 2023 at 8:57 AM

    Have a great time on your trip ! I'm trying to mute my jealously but its not working.. :) Glad you are enjoying retirement and setting a good example for those of us hoping to follow behind you in the near term !

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