When we were in Tarpon Springs we noticed a little bug that seemed to have two ends, the same. Upon closer inspection we realized that there were two bugs attached to each other. We didn't pay much attention. We saw a few more as we travelled to Punta Gorda. When we started our journey across Florida the numbers of these bugs became insane. They floated towards the car as we drove. The crossing smeared our windshield with so many bugs that it seemed to block out the light at times. We had to clean the windshield four times in three hours. The squeegees at the gas stations were all wore out from so many people using them. These are affectionately named "Love Bugs". Apparently they were imported to kill mosquitoes. Wow, I guess they are better than mosquitoes but you need to increase the amount or air in your front tires just to handle the extra weight when these bugs hit your front end.
We got to spend some time with our friends (all except those Texas people on "The Pearl" They were way down in the Keys in our boat). We will look them up when we get some more time in good weather. Thats it for now.
Pete and Cheryl from a motel room in Grove City PA. Seems cold up here! Maybe we should go back south.
