Internet and illicit passion

It has been several days since my last post and I'm sure you all have wondered where I have been.  Why do I think that you have wondered where I have been?  Because of my narcissistic ways.

The number one limiter of my updates is simple: Internet access.  Other then butt soreness, the consistent issue I have had on this trip is connectivity.  The thing that drives me crazy is that internet access has been complimentary in the cheap/ghetto hotels.  However, in a nice hotel - pay up sucker!  I get free internet in a $75/night hotel, but have to pay while staying at a $275/night hotel???  In the words of my daughters: WTF?

Anymore Wi-fi is a utility like heat or light.  Can you imagine a hotel charging extra for air conditioning?  "Mr. Fria, your room is $225 per night.  We do offer Air Conditioning, but that will be an extra $12.95 per day.  Would you like to add Air Conditioning?"

How ubiquitous is Wi-fi?  This Burger King in nowhere Alabama offers free internet.

Rant over.

Since my last update, I have been wondering around Florida chasing Key Lime pies and ultimately migrated West to New Orleans (arrived yesterday).  Below are my wonderful Key Lime pie experiences:

I didn't have any Key Lime pie while in Orlando.  Having travelled all over Florida, I don't think Orlando should be considered part of Florida.   Orlando should probably succeed from the state and create a new state.  The state of Disney.  Side note where I am going to state the obvious: Florida is full of alligators.  Riding from Miami to Tampa I went through the everglades and saw dozens of alligators.  I don't see a lot of alligators in my 9 - 5, so I really enjoyed seeing them.  Sorry no pictures of alligators because I didn't want to stop and become an alligator ate tourist statistic.

This is my first slice of Key Lime pie while in Key West.  She was good, treated me well and provided a warm welcome to Florida.  I will miss her.

This was my second slice while in Key West.  She was sassy, all covered in sauce, topped with a strawberry and Oreo crust.  A real wild ride with this one.  I will miss her.

This is my first experience with a Gulf coast Key Lime pie.  I met her in Bonita Springs and she reflected the culture of the city.  Very relaxed and mellow.  A wonderful Key Lime pie that I will remember fondly.

My last Florida Key Lime pie was perhaps my best.  We met in Panama City, Florida.  It was a wonderful experience with just the right amount of dressing up.  Good bye Florida I will miss you and your Key Lime pies.

Heading West to New Orleans...