Daphne, Alabama

It was still completely dark at 6:00 AM when we packed the car and left Sanibel Island, crossing the quiet causeway bridge. Fort Myers was just waking up as we headed north on Highway 75 toward Ocala.

After about two hours on the road—including a 36-minute, bumper-to-bumper traffic jam near Tampa—we stopped for breakfast at Bob Evans. The break, hot coffee, eggs, and bacon, were just what we needed.

Around noon, we left I-75 and continued west on Highway 10 toward Tallahassee. Traffic was light, the drive was easy, and we made great time, switching drivers every two hours.

By late afternoon, we arrived in Daphne, Alabama, checked into our hotel, and took a short drive to The Waterfront Yacht Club for Happy Hour and dinner.

We happened to arrive right as the sun was setting over Mobile Bay—perfect timing. The view was breathtaking.

Our shrimp dinner hit the spot and wrapped up the day perfectly. Yummy!Read more