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Hey folks, well we arrived ok on Wednesday, no dramas! Were absolutely knackered when we got to the hostel in Miami beach but managed to drag ourselves out for a wee wander around the town before crashing out. We didnt realise when we booked but the whole month of March is 'Spring Break' down here in Florida so the place is heaving with drunk american college students. Was quite fun though, met a few people in our hostel and when out for a night out on Thursday, did kinda remind me of Falaraki or somewhere as there are loads of PR's about and the bar we were in had a foam party. Went out on Friday for St Paddy's day - the only Irish bar in Miami had a big tent out in the street. Was quite fun though even with the ridiculously high drinks prices and cover charge. We left Miami on Saturday moring, thank goodness for jet lag - even though we had been out the night before, we still managed to get up early and make it to the bus station for 10am. Spent the next day at a fantastic hostel in Florida City and had our first Wal Mart experience. A guy from the Hostel spotted us there and gave us a lift back in the back of his pick up which was quite fun! (sorry mum, it was either that or walk along the side of the highway in the blistering heat). On sunday we did a tour of the Everglades National Park. It was mainly walking around and looking out for cool animals like alligators and pumas but we also did a mud walk. Basically we walked through a swamp with water and mud up to just above our ankles - Catherine loved it! We also canoed in an alligator infested lake which was quite cool but the guy in my canoe kept heading straight for them since I was at the front and couldnt steer. We spent most of yesterday hanging about as we were catching a bus to Key west and there is nothing else to do in Florida city. Anyway we arrived here last night and took a walk down the main streets. We decided that we were going to head out for a couple of drinks but unfortunately as soon as we got back to the hostel to get ready we all fell asleep and slept through most of the evening - damn jet lag! Up bright and early this morning so think we are going to hit the beach and work on our tans. Heading to Clearwater tomorrow which is near Tampa, after that we are not really sure. Anyway guys, I will try and keep you up to date, feel free to leave me a message and let me know all you gossip - Cant believe I havent even been away a week! hx
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