a few small orange groves here. The next place was DeLand. weather clearing up and getting warmer. next place was Sanford which look like quite a place now but we did not stop. weather still warmer. every body has their coats off now. Lots of flowers all kinds. Stopped at noon near Palatka and had Hotdogs, pie & Coffee $1.10 & got 5 Gals Gas at $1.05. arrived at Orlando about 3.p.m. called on Mr & Mrs Hollingsworth at 428 Amelia St West. he walked me all around hunting a house. got one at 440 N. Hughes St about 2 blocks from his place they seem very nice people. moved right in the house but had to go to the restaurant for supper. as we have no gas. lights or water. found an old lamp to see to go to bed. Supper at Orlando $1.90 Expenses today $7.55

{Side note} Gas on trip cost us. for 82 gals. $18.81 & oil 95¢. Repairs 90¢ for 1600 miles

Nov 25th. Went to Breakfast at the Restaurant. then went down town with Mr Hollingsworth, called on Gas office $5 to get gas turned on. Also $5 each for water & lights registered at the Chamber of Commerce. went to the Packing House

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