After a longer drive this morning--and entering Florida, and an hour later, the Eastern Time Zone--we arrived at Tallahassee at about 12:30pm. We did finish our 3rd audiobook. After eating a non-descript lunch we went to Cascades Park--and we thought the only Cascades were a mountain range in Oregon. The park was pretty, and the perimeter is 1 mile and signs along the way tell of fitness activities to do while in the park. As you can see, there is a waterfall. We may never see another one like it. There are a series of ponds connected by a "stream". Most of the plant life here is not familiar to us as it has been throughout the South. The humid, tropical climate makes for a very different mix of plants and animals. An unusual and fun find in the heart of the city.
We really prefer the state and US highways over interstates, but this was an 'interstate' kind of day. We did have quite a time getting to the park, as there are a number of turns that needed to be executed in the proper order -- a challenge when there are many other lunch-time drivers in the mix. We also attempt to avoid 'big' cities--Tallahassee reminds us of those reasons - traffic, traffic, and traffic, are the top three reasons!
Nap, laundry and a call to our sister-in-law in Michigan rounded out our day. We can't believe the crazy weather in every part of the country, but we are thankful that our God know all about it.
There was one more entry for the mileage challenge. Now the waiting begins for you all.
Thanks for hanging out with us.
