Florida in the winter of 1984 was my first big trip on my own. I have been a big fan of Jimmy Buffett and his version of folk music. He classifies it as “Drunken Caribbean Rock ‘N’ Roll Music”. I associate with a lot of his songs. Most of his songs are about trying to stay happy and survive in this crazy society, in which we all live. The Rat Race, which I enjoy to call it. When I travel. I tell all my friends. “Now there is one less rat in the race!” Back to my trip. We had some excellent friends in Ocala, Florida at that time. That is horse country in Florida. I flew to Orlando. Rented a car (a Ford Escort), and drove to visit the Little family in Ocala. They put me up at there place for the weekend. Beautiful place they had. I then drove back to Orlando and went to Walt Disney World and Epcot Center. I spent 2 days there. Space Mountain is a fantastic ride! I then drove 50 miles east to the coast. To Merritt Island. Which is the home of America’s Space Port. The Kennedy Space Center. Had an excellent tour there. It is a must see, on a Florida vacation. I then drove down the coastal highway to Miami. To visit friends working at the racetrack there. My good friend (Radar) Gutzman. Arranged free accommodations for me at the track. I spent 1 week in southern Florida. The highlight was the drive to Key West. It was Jimmy Buffett's home in the early 1970’s. Going there turned around his career and his life. This is the only trip. That I didn't bring home any pictures. The pictures that are posted. Were retrieved from the net.
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