Day 164: Exit 387

After a gas leak on Ben Hill Griffin Road canceled all classes and shut down what was supposed to be our first flag football game of the year, I was left without much to do except pack for my trip to UF. Matt and I were about to embark on a 3 day 4 night excursion to Gainesville to visit some friends and just escape from Fort Myers for a weekend. At around 8pm we packed the car up and headed out on the 260-mile trip.

The temperature noticeably changed the further north we traveled. With our windows rolled down we could feel the cool breeze encouraging us to continue. That autumn weather, on the last day of September, still hadn't made its way to southwest Florida, and I remembered why I enjoyed going to Gainesville so much. They actually have weather there.

Due to an oversight we accidentally passed our exit by about five miles, but we made the best of it and decided to stop by a Burger King before we headed back the right way. A 24-hour Burger King. The only 24-hour fast food restaurant we even have in the Fort Myers/ Estero area is that McDonald's on 41, and it seems like everything else closes at 9 or 10. Gainesville knows how to do it right. I can only hope the business in our area can learn from their example. Sometimes you just need a Whopper at 1am.

After eating in the parking lot, soaking in the college town atmosphere, we got back in the car and made our way to David's apartment.

You are strong
I am absurd
And here we are, everyone heard
That you and I are different
Creatures altogether

Song: "Just a Dream" by Nelly. I'm usually not a fan of Nelly (or any artists like him), but this is just a good, catchy song with relateable lyrics and a solid hook. Pop.