mom42860
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- May 5, 2001
We returned Thurs. from our drive to Florida, a 1st for us. While planning I was asked for a report so here we go. We went to visit relatives in Siesta Key before WDW, so drive down was longer. There were 5 of in a truck w/ a full rear seat, cap on the back. DH, DS10, DD13, DD18 mnths & myself. We left (Thurs) 4/11 @9:30pm, drove until 3:30pm the next day. Stayed in Florence SC that night (Fri). Got 2 rooms I hit the pool & slept w/ the kids in one so DH could head right to bed. (Found I had to entertain the baby in the car so he did all the driving). Up & on the road @ 8am arrived in Siesta Key 4 pm (Sat). Stayed for the weekend, headed to Orlando Mon. am only took us about 1 & 1/2 hrs. We were in Orlando til following Tues 4/23. What was great; having our own vehicle, lots of room to carry supplies, (cooler, beach towels, pillows, carriage, baby booster seat, etc.), seeing the country, being able to stop when we wanted. Left Orlando 8am (Tues) made it to Rocky Mount NC around 6pm. Stayed overnight then headed home by way of Chesapeake Bay bridge tunnel (Dh's idea, not recommended unless you have the time-after the bay you travel along the coast -lots of stop lights for hours!) Made it home (Cape Ann MA ) @ 11pm Weds. What I would do differently, a map with the rest areas listed to plan scheduled stops; (everything was in the back if we wanted a drink we had to stop, then someone would need to use the RR which meant letting the baby stretch). We could have planned that better, and a written list of things to make the kids happy, even tho' I had gotten great ideas, I did not write them down & when all heck broke loose I couldn't remember them! Also fresh things for the ride home, we were sick of the videos and had read the books so the ride home was harder. Sorry this is long, happy to answer any questions, feel like we should have a club with "I survived the drive" stickers!!