Spring Break 2000 was a memorable one! Anil and I, along with friends Swaroop, Christian, Sebastian, and Kai, made the trip from Champaign to Florida in two cars (including my then just-bought Landcruiser). We traveled through Orlando, Miami, the Everglades, and the Keys. On the return trip, we made record time in spite of a major rain storm much of the way, driving from Miami to Champaign in 16 hours flat! We all had a great time, and came away with many stories to tell! Waffle House rules, by the way!
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| The gang in front of the Hotel Shelley in South Beach. (L-R) The guys: Me, Kai, Anil, Swaroop, Christian, Sebastian |
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Another pic of the gang, this time inside the Hotel Shelly. (L-R) Christian, Sebastian, Kai, Swaroop, Anil |
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| Anil and I in front of the Clevelander, a very popular hangout in South Beach |
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Car problems? No- just a routine oil change! (Swaroop and me) |
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| Swaroop, Carmen, Sofia, and Me in South Beach |
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Anil and I hanging out on South Beach |
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| Me building a sand castle |
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Swaroop thinks he's died and gone to heaven! |
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| Kai doing what he does best! |
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The only pic we got of the Hotel Shelley sign |
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| Ocean Drive in South Beach |
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Christian, Sebastian, and Kai soaking up the sun! |
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| The whole gang (minus Swaroop) soaking up the sun! |
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Anil is surrounded! |
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| Kai, Anil, Swaroop, Sebastian, and me cooling off! |
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Another group pic on the beach- wow am I burnt! |
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| Swaroop, me, and Anil in front of the Clevelander |
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Me- always with camera in hand! |
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| Swaroop behind the wheel of the Cruiser driving out of Miami- we all got used to night driving |
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