February 12

   Spent a dreadful night in the motel that we booked into, Vacation Lodge, Orange Blossom Trail, -  don't ever go there!!!!! The first room we got given was full of cockroaches [I'd never seen one before, but saw enough for a lifetime there] we spent the first hour killing them, then they moved us upstairs. We eventually settled and stopped scratching, went to sleep for an hour or so, then someone, who had a very loud voice tried to get in to our room - eventually they went away and we dozed off again. Next there was someone opening the door and coming in to see who we were!!!!! At this point at 2pm we were getting just a little bit peed off. Ten minutes later someone else arrived to hammer on the door till Andrew answered it, apparently to establish who we were and if we should be there, had we paid - oh yes we were the English ones, O.K. we could go back to sleep now!!!!!

   We checked out this morning with a person who did not even speak English, so no complaints understood. We found a really good mall for a walkabout and some brunch. Bought Riz a good baseball cap there.

   Then it was time to find our condo, it is fabulous - everything we thought it would be and more!!!! High ceilings,  lovely rooms, wonderful heated pool, it's really gorgeous. I'm sure Carole and Peter will love it too. We went shopping at the local mall for essentials, wine, beer, orange juice, waffles and maple syrup, you know the kind of thing. I've unpacked and sorted dinner and washing etc. We have been in the pool as Andrew arranged for it to be heated, now we are relaxing, Andrew in front of the television and me on the patio by the lit pool typing - with some wine of course. Guess what - my arms are getting a suntan! We saw another lovely sunset on the way back from the mall - but no video or camera so we can't share this one with you. Bought me the tackiest ashtray we could find as there isn't one here, so watch out incase you get it as a keepsake from our holiday. The Intrepid Explorers are happy and settled and might stay here forever - goodnight all.