We took our time getting ready and after some much-needed showers, we went next door to the IHOP (International House of Pancakes) for breakfast.
Nothing like a good fat-filled US breakfast to get you going for the day!
We then checked out and headed to our first destination, the big flea market in Daytona Beach. We had been there several years ago and loved it. It was fun to see the Daytona Speedway again and remember our visit there.
You can find all kind of things at the flea market: rude but funny signs, turtles carved from coconut shells, alligator skins, swords and flamingos!
Sadly, the flea market did not meet our expectations and we didn't sepend much time there.
I was starting to get a bit anxious, as I had still not heard from the management company about our rental beach apartment. I literally had no idea how we would get in!
Our next stop was the Tanger Outlet in Daytona.
The outlets are known for free Wifi so I started bombarding the rental with mails and messages. Meanwhile, a visit to our dear friend Tommy Hilfiger made us feel better.
The mall is relatively new and quite beautiful. They went all out in decorating and providing various seating possibilities.
We then headed north briefly on I-95 before cutting over to AIA, to drive up along the beach. As we exited, I said we should look for a Wal-Mart and just buy a loaf of bread and some lunch meat for a picnic. Norbert said as soon as we could pull over, we could put Wal-Mart in our GPS to find one -- so just then we saw one right at the exit!
Wal-Mart also having Wifi, I continued my campaign to find out how to get into the apartment, but without success.
Purchases made, we continued on to Washington Oaks State Park -- where we picnicked when we were here last time with Lucas (4 years ago??) Still a lovely place to rest and relax and eat.
We were not alone: this little guy was quite interested in us -- or perhaps in our food. We were hard-hearted and did not share with him, though.
More to come.....
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