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DESTINATION SEBRING
ROAD TRIP TO FLORIDA
SIGHTSEEING 1300 MILES WITH MAN’S BEST FRIEND
FEATURE CONTRIBUTOR JIM RAND
Once again, that itch to migrate south began to worm its way into my mind, shortly after I returned from the previous winter’s journey in March of 2021. With the winter holidays behind me, and only the chilly, colorless days nearing on the horizon, Sola, my 4-year-old Shibon, and I headed back to Florida this February.
PART 1 - THE JOURNEY
seat, close her eyes, and return to sleep. Try that with your human companions.
Last year, Sola and I rambled down the east coast of Florida
in my RV. But for this year’s excursion, I sold the RV and purchased a 2018 Porsche Macan S. Great decision! This little rocket ship is powered by a 6-cylinder, twin turbo, 340 HP
go getter engine. Plus, it has a superbly quiet ride and the ability to swallow road imperfections effortlessly. The speedometer gracefully rises, no, make that shoots past speed limits rapidly. This has been verified by a Lone Jack, Missouri gendarme. A radar detector has since been added to the Macan S.
This year, the 12 Hours of Sebring, in Sebring, Florida, was my ultimate destination. With no scheduled itinerary except
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Sola is the perfect co-pilot. She lies on the passenger seat, never correcting my choice of direction on the road or the selection of music on the radio. Never does she whine for a potty stop. Now she will, after several miles,
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aim her big brown eyes in my direction, and think “Jim, are we there yet?” I will tell her, (Yes, I do speak to her) “Too soon.” Upon hearing this, she will droop her head back on the