Showing posts with label tampa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tampa. Show all posts

Monday, April 13, 2009

Preparing for Takeoff Again


Preparing for takeoff, originally uploaded by zuctronic

Another trip away from the hustle and bustle of the Windy City! On April 7th, I flew out of Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to Tampa International Airport. The flight was about 2 hours and 15 minutes and after landing I made my way to the Budget Rental car desk to pick up my reservation. It was a red Toyota Yaris with a GPS unit to help me get around the unfamiliar territory. The drive from Tampa to Bradenton was about an hour.



On the way to Bradenton I stopped at a convenience store for some beer, chips, and salsa. I asked if I could buy beer there, thinking maybe they stopped selling after 9pm (it was midnight) and the clerk said, "you can if you've got ID and money!"

I woke up early the next morning with a pounding headache that I sometimes get after flying. I ran to CVS and picked up some advil and was feeling alright by 9am. I had all day Wednesday free, so I decided to venture out and see what the Sarasota area had to offer.