When the Chrismas break arrived during my year of studies in Philadelphia, I was ready for more adventure, and for some warmth and sun. With a couple friends, I decided to head South - on a student budget, by Greyhound bus. The non-stop trip to Miami took over 30 hours, with only occasional restroom and fast food stops... Passengers and drivers changed, we stayed on...
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Seeing the sunrise from the bus after a day and night of traveling was quite eerie.
Our last bio-break stop was in Jacksonville, Florida. The dominant building there had a particular resonance for us.
Jacksonville, FloridaOne last hop off the bus for McDo / toilet break... in Jacksonville, Florida
A few more hours on the road and we finally reached our destination: Miami Beach. The ocean on the horizon and the warm air on our faces were the best Christmas present we could dream of after this trip (a shower and a bed followed very closely on the list 😊)
Miami BeachArriving in Miami Beach! we can see the ocean!
The pristine white sand beach felt like a dream to us.
Miami BeachMiami Beach, just before Christmas. Warm air, warm sand :-)
This being the US, colorful character abounded... Like these two, looking for gold, in one form... or another!
Miami BeachLooking for treasure
Miami beachMiami Beach Santa Claus on the prowl...
I had never seen a tropical Santa Claus before...
After this nice beach break, a couple days camping in the Everglades enabled us to reconnect with a different kind of wildlife.
Everglades National Park, FloridaCamping in the Everglades national park
... while still staying at a relatively safe distance.
Everglades National Park, Florida
Time was short, and soon it was time to hit the road again - almost literally...
Florida
Next stop: New Orleans, Louisiana!
More to come, stay tuned!
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