We left Virginia down south to Orlando at about 4PM. Virginia to Orlando is 14 hours drive or 860 miles (1 400 km). We have to follow highway I-95, passing through North Carolina,South Carolina, Georgia and then enter Florida state. Well, it is not too far to drive..
Just some 30 minutes after leaving, we got stuck in the traffic jam in the Virginia suburbs. It appears that it is always like that.
After Virginia, we enter North Carolina. Our initial idea was to drive until South Carolina. But kids started to get tired. We were so obliged to make a stop in one of the hotels along the highway at about 7PM. I entered in the best western hotel, and asked for the price. The lady at the reception announce 80USD + taxes. I told her that it is too expensive and negotiated the price. I was able to get a special price of 59 USD + taxes. It is not too bad!
Just some 30 minutes after leaving, we got stuck in the traffic jam in the Virginia suburbs. It appears that it is always like that.
After Virginia, we enter North Carolina. Our initial idea was to drive until South Carolina. But kids started to get tired. We were so obliged to make a stop in one of the hotels along the highway at about 7PM. I entered in the best western hotel, and asked for the price. The lady at the reception announce 80USD + taxes. I told her that it is too expensive and negotiated the price. I was able to get a special price of 59 USD + taxes. It is not too bad!
We continued the road at 3 AM in the morning. Kids continued to sleep in the car. The highway was quiet. I crossed from time to time cars and trucks. The road is quite easy to drive: large, plenty of rest areas, gasoline and restaurant open 24/24. The speed limit is 65 miles/hour or 70 miles/hours depending on the portion of the road. Many people drive at 70m/h - 75m/h. I drove peacefully... at around 7AM, I saw a car with flash on and off lights behind me. The guy drove very fast. Shit! It is a highway police car. I slowed down the car and made a stop. The police of car stopped just behind my car. He came in our direction and I opened the car door. The officer said, I drove a little bit fast and advice me to drive slower. With a little panic, we said OK. He said, okay you can go. Thank you man! (I received no fine). Zaouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu, we continued our road with two small breaks for break-first and gasoline. We arrived at about noon at Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas in Orlando where I have booked for 4 nights some days before.
The resort is nice with 3 big pools inside. Kids enjoyed it...
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