We’re staying in Hollywood, Florida, with Dave and Leo and their three dogs, one snake and many birds and fish. They offered to be our couchsurfing hosts and we are very glad.
They just happen to live near a good VW mechanic, so Ghis made an appointment and brought the van in today. Got a few repairs done and hopefully the van will run happily now.
It was really hot and humid today, apparently a record for this time of year. I spent most of the day inside, but after picking up the van, we checked out Hollywood Beach.
We are definitely in a whole new place. The beach looks different from other beaches we’ve been to. The colour is different. It’s hard to explain. It’s like looking at pictures of Miami, but now we’re here and it really is like that. Palm trees everywhere.
Morgane is intrigued by coconuts. I am amazed by the avocado tree in the backyard.
I am excited because tomorrow morning, we leave for the keys. We have a hotel booked for two nights in Key West – big splurge – and we are leaving Carmanah at a recommended kennel here. It’s hard to leave her. Ghis says he’s having separation anxiety.
The keys are about 100 miles long and I think it will all be amazing!
