#Summer2021 Journey to the Keys, Day 4 - On the road to St. Petersburg

Last night was a tough one in that we were in bed late after a late meal.  The bottle of wine didn't help either.  Stephanie was up a good part of the night with a migraine from the sugars in the riesling.  She is very sensitive to sugar.  But it was our anniversary and to celebrate we had a bit of wine by the light of a lavender candle.

All were ready to depart by 8:30.  We carefully navigated the washboard road (although the owner told us of another way out) and hit the road.  We decided to take Hwy 20 and Hwy 98.  Speed limits were slower but it was a shorter distance, and we travel slow with the RVs anyway.

Around noon we stopped at the Hampton Springs Hotel historic site, walked the grounds and had lunch.  The dogs appreciated being out.  Sadie rode with her grandparents for awhile from here.

We gassed up nearby at a station ($3.09) and waited on the rest while they filled up at Walmart.  I chose not to because I was worried about space.  A heavy rain started, but cleared quickly.  Stephanie took the wheel about half an hour later.  Hwy 98 is a really good road!  This is probably the most southern part of the South!

I have discovered that I prefer pulling on the smaller highways.  Less stress of trucks swaying you as the pass.

Sadie rejoined us as the traffic started getting heavy, and I took over driving.  The traffic through Tampa was heavy but manageable.  They have a unique road system here.

After getting setup at the KOA we had quessadillas for supper, then Sadie, myself, and all other except Steph went to the beach until dark.  It is the nicest beach we have yet seen. Parking was $2.50 per hour.

Once home against we visited and discussed the day, and turned in late.  Tomorrow will be nice in that it is not a travel day!