The drive from Miami to Orland was fairly unremarkable. Much of the time I spent sat in the back reading my book listening to Naomi and dad bickering about what way to go!

Along the way we stopped off at a traditional America Diner for breakfast. Dad, Naomi and Uncle John opted for a fry up with some delicious looking ‘proper’ hash browns. I decided to try real American pancakes. My plate arrived piled high with about six large pancakes (I’d usually only eat one that size!) covered in strawberries and smothered in golden syrup – ummmm. They tasted pretty good but by the time I finished there was no way I ever wanted to eat another pancake again!

The rest of the drive was pretty mundane and we even managed to find our accommodation without event.

Once we’d scoped out our massive two bed roomed apartment with huge wide screen TV in the front room we headed for Wal-Mart to buy dinner.

Wal-Mart was massive – although no bigger than some of the superstores we get at home – and we had a good wonder around buying food for the next few days. For dinner we settled on a large ham and pineapple pizza, some boneless chicken wings, salad plus crisps and dips. Back at the apartment I set about cooking as Naomi read her Disney book and discussed with the others what we would do for the next few days.

Over dinner we discussed a plan, then as the others headed to the Alehouse for a beer I sat down to do some uni work!

* Posted by j150vsc on 23/05/2008.