Strip JointsA lot of creative entrepreneurship takes place on the side of Florida's roads. Strip malls and flea markets seem to stretch as far as the eye can see along busy byways like Route 1 or the non-beach side of A1A. Mom loves to amble through the flea market stalls, just looking at the bizarre offerings. We did that last week until my sister suffered from sensory overload.
Some businesses crop up overnight and often are gone just as quickly. But unlike the cloned burger doodle joints at every I-95 interchange, these small, locally owned establishments sport very clever names, choose strange neighbors, and offer some wild stuff. Casually glancing out the car window today, I found Gutter King sharing a block with the Faith & Deliverance Ministries. You could wash at Soap Opera Laundry while losing money at Country Bingo next door. Eat a dog at Mustard's Last Stand before your appointment at Life Force Chiropracter. And, I am not making this up, Discount Plumbing Supplies is too close for comfort to Dr. Zipper, the urologist.
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Lost in Ohio,
Carol
Hi Judy & Doug,
Nancy provided your blog address so that we can learn about your campmobile experience. Sounds like the campmobile is great and your trek into America is living up to all that you hoped it would be.
I read a travel blurb today about underground playgrounds in Eastern USA ... legit article, really ! If you are going anywhere near Sweetwater Tenn, a trip to The Lost Sea underground body of water might be worthwhile. Details: www.thelostsea.com
We hope your entire trip is worth writing about.
Sharon and Butch
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