When we left London yesterday, the temperature was -13C. When we reached Charlotte last night, the temperature was 5C. By the time we reached Savannah, Georgia today, the temperature was 32C – can you believe a temperature change of 45 C in 2 days. Everything here is beautifully green and growing, The blossoms are spectacular. Today we’ve seen cactus and palm trees.
I have never been down the east coast of Florida before and was very surprised to see vast areas of trees that have been burned, but their outlines remain standing. Graham tells me that these are the result of “muck fires”. These stands of trees are located in peat-like bogs. The vegetation is full of water which means that everything becomes singed on the outside, however, the core remains standing.
The fires are started by lightening strikes and are spread through the peat. Amazingly, these trees are still alive inside and many of the palm trees are sprouting new growth.
So, we are here at our hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, organizing everything in preparation for tomorrow. I can’t believe that finally, 24 hours from now we will be on the ship, on our way to Aruba.
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