Arrived, settling in.

After 8 days on the road and 3800 miles I got here Friday. SF-Reno-Salt Lake-Denver-Wichita-Shreveport-Biloxi-Port Charlotte-Key West.
Sometimes it felt like a bit of a slog but seeing friends and family along the way was great and overall fine traveling--almost surprised when I actually got here. A bit odd yet to be looking at this as home, not just a vacation.
Immediately began looking for a place to live. Rentals go quickly here (the "season" is just getting underway), a couple rented out from under me before I could see them, and then I saw a few dumps, so it was feeling a little less than rosy, but I found a great place yesterday and rented it. It seems pretty ideal, quiet neighborhood but easy walk to the main drag, very nice older home(historical register listed), an enclosed porch I can use for studio space. Will post some pics soon.
Also am meeting other artists and gallery owners, people have been very friendly, helpful, and generally welcoming here.
Now I just need to get moved in, file a bazillion change of address notices, get a Florida DL, a bicycle, maybe a scooter...., well I guess it doesn't all have to happen today ;-)