[Laneco]

Don't know where your travels will take in you FL, Sid, but bring a change of shirts during business travel. By this, I mean in the car with you as you do your day appointments - I realize that you'll pack clothes for travel - LOL! The a/c is great, but if you wind up outside for even a little bit, you you become, well...steamy. A change of shirts will help you feel your cheerful, refreshed best!

If you get to Miami, do yourself a huge favor and try Cuban food, particularly Cuban coffee. Look for the cafeterias or anyplace you see workers lining up to a place with food ordered/delivered through a window (walk-up e.g. sidewalk not driveup like McDonalds). Simply FABULOUS! Also in Miami is the Oleta River State Park. You can rent a mountain bike there and explore the park. Alot of fun and a safe/sane way to blow off a little steam. No hills, but rocks and roots! Surprising bit of MTB fun right in Miami! They also rent kayak. South Beach? It's "all that" but go early in the morning. The light is fabulous, there is striking architecture, and the beaches are lovely, generally just locals out in the early hours.

I've travelled extensively for work and found something absolutely beautiful that I've loved and met extraordinary people in every state!

Have fun Sid and let me know when your travels take you to Oregon!

angela