Awake: 6:26am Temp 39 sleep 5+55 sunny overnight @ Tallahassee, FL.
We leave @ 9:20am for a self tour of Tallahassee downtown. 1st the new Florida State capital building, which was started in 1977. Modern, (22) stories tall, etc; but we were not impressed. We were not alone with those impressions; a few employees also expressed the same. In fact, one fellow told us: “just ride the elevator up to the 22nd floor & see the 360 degree view; that’s the best we can do.” He was right; we toured the downtown simply by walking around on the 22nd floor, identifying universities, banks, churches, power plants, et cetera.
Now a self tour of the old Florida state capital fronting the new Florida state capital.
In its present location since 1845, Florida's historic old capitol was expanded several times, but it retains the original floor plan in the center of the building. In 1978, the last state employees vacated the stately, time-worn structure, which, after selective demolition, was restored to its 1902 appearance and opened as a museum in 1982. Today, The old capitol's special exhibits interpret the state's political history, constitutions, and the history of the building. Artifacts and reproductions are displayed in the Governor's suite and in the Senate, House, and Supreme Court chambers. We have a tendency to admire the old classic State Capitals of yesteryear & before the demolition of this old capital, it too had the charm, sophistication & eloquence that we have learned to expect.
So much for covering downtown; now we check out the new Governors Mall which is about a mile from our current parking spot. This G M is busy & loaded with potential shoppers. Our shopping is by window only; then it’s back to our campground.
Dinner: Ahi Tuna, 4-grain rice medley, leftover sweet potatoes & a 4-bean salad.
We watch the usual TV shows before, during & after dinner.
Nick calls while walking home from Isilon; it’s Kathy’s turn to talk. He will be going to CA for a (2) day business trip for Isilon.
Evening DRV movie: “The Roaring Twenties.” We watch ½.
Lights out: 11:36
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