Flat Eric and his friend Teddy headed off on their adventure with the Joyces on Feb. 4, 2013. It was cold and snowy in North Carolina as they headed toward sunny Florida.
After visiting with friends in Durham, NC and Savannah, GA, they arrived at Daytona Beach, where you can drive on the beach, even in a heavy van!
Even though they were in Florida, it was a cold windy day! Teddy huddled up against Flat to keep warm.
Art took Flat for a walk on the beach, but Teddy decided not to go along. Strange for a bear, don't you think?
The beach was very wide, and lots of birds were playing in the water.
"That's the Atlantic Ocean, Flat!"
Awww!
Flat found a gull feather!
Driving on the beach is fun!
After visiting some other places, Flat and Teddy went to The Villages to visit Judy and Jerry and Aunt Ruth. They went to a free concert and had a great time!
But Flat was afraid when he saw this sign. He had no desire to meet alligators close up!
He did enjoy meeting a cute flamingo in a store, though.
and being silly as they walked around town.
They saw some pretty places at The Villages. Even the rest rooms were very nice.
Ahhh! This is the life!
Teddy's starting to like Florida better.
No, boys, those are just to look at.
Jerry let Flat drive the golf cart. Lots of people at The Villages drive golf carts.
They had a great time, but soon it was time to move on.
They were really exhausted from all their adventures.
They said goodbye to their new friend, Sock Monkey Mermaid, and headed south toward Miami.
They stopped to eat at a beach in Sebring, Florida.
But soon were ready to head out again.
