Clearwater.... we have arrived.

It is tough to tell who is more excited about this trip, me or Sunny.  She is pumped to get some good kidless sleep.  No interruptions for the mom or the athlete.  I would call this situation ideal for both of us.  I would also say that I should be well rested for the World Championships this Saturday.  We flew out Sunday afternoon and didn't have any problems till we got to the car rental place.  The shuttle drove right past us and it took us a long while to actually get to the counter.  Once we got to the counter it was past 11 pm.  I had booked a Ford Explorer or "similar" SUV.  Similar meant a Nissan Rogue to them which was too small to fit a bike box.  I travelled with coach Keena's bike as I had mine shipped here from the Miami race a few weeks ago.  Despite my reservation saying Ford explorer or "similar", the words Ford Explorer didn't really mean the Ford Explorer sitting there right beside the "similar" Nissan.... I guess it meant upgrade.  So I was forced to do so as the available Explorer seated 7.... and the one I "reserved" didn't.... confused? .... so was I... so I got a mini van.... wanted to feel a little piece of Utah and the room will be nice.

Waiting for the Shuttle......but still giddy.

We finally arrived at our condo and went straight to bed.  Early to rise with nothing to do was great.  We went and got food from the market for the week and then came back to the condo and played some cards.  I won... of course.  After lunch we went to Petersburg's Pier and took in some Florida sights.  I got pooped on by bird and enjoyed a banana split.

Oh ya pre race goodness..... This should help my run speed

This wasn't the bird that pooped on me.

We found a perfect family diner with great food, cheap and tasty.  All filled up and tired.  Tomorrow we are headed to Busch Gardens, the amusement park.  Sunny loves roller coasters so were headed for some thrill rides... We started this journey riding coaster in Ocenaside, better end this quest the same we we started it - bring on the madness.

The view from our condo....Good night.....