Observations From Southern Florida

Southernmost PointOur rental car was the same exact car my mom just bought. In Key West we stayed with one of Carrie’s high school friends who she reconnected with on MySpace after 10 years for a few days. Jet skiing is awesome! I think mosquitoes have developed an immunity to OFF. There are about 5 hotels that claim to be the “southernmost hotel in the USA.” Airboat rides are a waste of time and money. Christmas season with palm trees is just plain weird!

Finally, I am recommending that you all NEVER FLY SPIRIT AIRLINES! They charge you $20 to check a bag and charge you for water on the flight. Their seats are small and their staff are rude. It’s like they are all still in training.

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