On the way, we passed George M. Steinbrenner Field, home field of the Tampa Yankees and spring training home of the New York Yankees. We also passed Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buchaneers NFL team.
Home of the Tampa Bay Buchaneers
We dropped our rental, took the shuttle to the Tampa International Airport, and were at our gate by 11AM. Our flight boarded within 45 minutes, left early, and arrived 20 minutes early back home.
Not bad for winter travel! And to top it off, the car didn't have a speck of snow on it. We had expected it to be buried!
The flight was only half full, so Pam and I had a row to ourselves in the back. We pre-ordered a great meal and, as all the pay-per-view movies were offered for free, we watched "Our Brand is Crisis", starring Sandra Bullock.
For $11, economy class can be like it used to be, 20 years ago!
The flight was only half full, so Pam and I had a row to ourselves in the back. We pre-ordered a great meal and, as all the pay-per-view movies were offered for free, we watched "Our Brand is Crisis", starring Sandra Bullock.
We've made many trips to Florida, but this was our first exploring Tampa Bay. A thoroughly enjoyable weekend, easy travel, and even some rest!
A visual lay-of-the-land on Tampa, St.Petersburg, Clearwater and the barrier islands
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