Fort Lauderdale

We are trying to get over jet lag and the brutal time change. It's tough and you should be proud of us for how stoic we are. 

The hotel is really far from the beach. We have to walk almost 200 yards - two football fields!- to get to the water. And the water is almost too warm. 

We had lunch at Bubba Gumps and pizza by the pool for dinner. Some of the boys are considering brushing their teeth tonight. Some of them. 

Highlights so far:

Miles G. fell into the pool. Jonah B.  left his bag at security. David S. left his back pack at baggage claim. Stuart L. has left his wallet a few times. Andy P. Is spending too much time on his phone. But we've all recovered our gear, dried out and will eventually unplug. The boys are really thriving and having a great time. 

We have found the water

Hotel pool

After an ocean swim,  the boys are "rinsing" in the hotel pool

Flying to Mee Ah Mee

All aboard

So we made it aboard the plane. One bag left at security. One adult left in the bathroom. But we recovered and we're all present and ready to go. 

Next update in Florida. 

And Mrs. Young, Bryan is sitting next to Mr. Phalan so he'll behave. (Mr. Phalan needs to be watched carefully)

4 is not a good time for most

But for us, it couldn't be more fun. We are sooooooo sleepy and ... Wait 

I mean excited! Just waiting for the gate agents to show up to work. 

It's almost a reality

Sea Base:

While we were warned of a rabies outbreak in the manatee population, we've decided to head to Big Munson Island for Sea Base anyway.

We leave tomorrow. So Wednesday feels like Friday. And Friday will feel like... Florida!

So make sure you have your shark repellent, bug repellent, leach repellent, cannibal repellent, barracuda repellent, sea urchin-proof metal booties, jellyfish sting treatment, full body SPF 100+ wicking swimwear, sun hat with 24" brim and integrated facemask/bug net.

There may be pictures. There may not be. Depends on the Las Vegas-like atmosphere.