Daytona Beach – Three Days In

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In this Wildcard Wednesday episode of Simple Joe, Karin joins me from Daytona Beach for a vacation update covering everything from the first few chaotic hours of the trip to the simple routines that are making this vacation so good. We talk about my airport wallet panic, the rental car that immediately started throwing warning lights, finally settling into the condo and letting the sound of the Atlantic wash the stress away, and my daily obsession with getting down to the beach early enough to watch the entire sunrise develop. We’ve already spotted dolphins, eaten at Crabby Joe’s, explored the coast around Flagler and Beverly Beach, dealt with a malfunctioning elevator, and discovered that sunscreen in your eyes can put a serious dent in an otherwise relaxing afternoon. More than anything, Karin and I talk about the way we like to vacation: schedule a few marquee things, but leave plenty of empty space to relax, wander around, read, listen to music, sit by the pool, and see what happens. Still ahead are dinner in Orlando with Connecticut Curt and friends at California Grill, a possible Fun Cat sunset cruise, our continuing hunt for affordable Garth Brooks tickets, a possible SpaceX launch, and maybe even an Atlantic sunrise followed by a Gulf Coast sunset. It’s only the beginning of the trip, and so far the ordinary moments have been every bit as memorable as the things we actually planned.

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