Bud Lewis, Carlsbad.

My certificate of recognition, from the mayor of Carlsbad.

I actually have it on paper that I’m an American hero. Signed by the mayor of Carlsbad, California. I don’t think it’s really deserved though. But it’s a nice little memory from my first trip to California 17 years ago.

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James Hotel in Miami Beach.

James Hotel in Miami Beach.

I was recently in Florida a couple of times and stayed in a few different hotels. But the James Hotel with all it’s funny art, was probably the most remarkable. And it was also quite cheap for Miami standards.

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The Amtrak train I took.

The Amtrak train I took.

I recently took the Amtrak train through Florida. And thought I would put my Amtrak experience here. In case someone else is planning to take the Amtrak train through Florida.

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Taking the greyhound.

Taking the Greyhound.

Most Americans I meet give me really strange looks when I tell them that I like taking the Greyhound bus. But I like all the quirky experiences I get when I board the bus, with the dog on the side.

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