Today we take the epic journey back north.

First, I made french toast and tried to use up all the remaining food we had in the villa.  I understand if we had syrup they would have given 4 starts instead of 3

Leisurely we packed up and head out.  First stop.  University of Florida.  In contrast to U of SC it was much bigger.  I never realized that U of F was such a highly decorated academic school.  I think gators and I think football and nothing more.  What is really interesting is hearing all the services that the universities provide to students now a day.  The programs, clubs, eating and living choices to name a few.

They ended the tour in the stadium.

After the tour we hit the road (at 4:00 pm) for a 7 hour drive to Franklin NC.  We were going to spend the day zip lining or rafting in the Smokey Mountains.  However, Mackenzie while being old enough, did not weigh enough for these activities.  So it was decided that we would power home and be home Saturday.

View from the North Carolina hotel.