Pensacola, FL (back again)

In retrospect I should have continued to Pensacola last night.  The Quality Inn I stayed at in Valdosta was under renovation.  I had asked for a first-floor room, but they said those were all under the process of being redone. Well, the room I had on the second floor certainly needed an upgrade to even bring it up to minimum standards.  It was livable and by the time I got back from dinner at Applebee's, it was too late to do anything. I've stayed in worst over the years but certainly thought I had passed those times :-).  A call to the front desk didn't accomplish anything because they said maintenance would not come until the following day.  It made for an early departure this morning because I didn't even want to shower in the room.  Also, the hot breakfast which was advertised really meant hot coffee and do-it-yourself pancakes (not my favorite).  Oh well, enough grousing!

Started out on 84 to Thomas County whose seat is Thomasville (what a great name - I'll check and see what other Thomas it was named for)! See below.  Originally, I planned on taking I-10 over to Pensacola, but once I got on the interstate, it was a very boring drive - could have been anywhere USA.  Therefore, I elected to get off and head south to 20 toward Niceville (another great name).  More scenic and toward the end, it afforded me views of the Gulf.  Neat drive - fun seeing the difference between homes in the woods and those that have waterfront footage.  There were some along the way which would be classified as mansions with long drives and ornate gates.

In Niceville, I talked with Char and she and Amy (remember her) were on their way to Gulf Breeze to check on Amy's camper van which was at Camping World for recalls and maintenance.  Met them there and we went to lunch at a Thai restaurant.  Char needed some shopping done, so I went to Walmart while they went back to Camping World.

Char beat me back to Pensacola, but I had a fun drive.  It'll be interesting to see if the bridge toll camera is able to identify Thor since he has no license plates.  There's a temp placard in the rear window, but it's not where the camera may focus.  We'll see if I get a letter in the mail in a couple of weeks.

Good to be back in Pensacola.

"Thomasville is a city in and the county seat of Thomas County, Georgia, United States. The population was 18,881 in 2020.

The city deems itself the "City of Roses" and holds an annual Rose Festival. The city features plantations open to the public, a historic downtown, a large farmer's market, and an oak tree from about 1680 at the corner of Monroe and Crawford streets.[4]

History

Thomasville was founded in 1825 as seat of the newly formed Thomas County. It was incorporated as a town in 1831 and as a city in 1889. The community was named for Jett Thomas, a general in the War of 1812.[5]"

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