1938 Winter in Florida Saturday Dec 17 - 1938 It was dark and not my best day with a little rain in the air, and I am again on my way to Florida - to Lake Land. The New Haven-Hartford train is scheduled to leave at 11:49, but left instead 15 minutes late. Round trip ticket for 6 months is $8.60 Leave forth one way is $10.25 " " return $10.25 $19.10 We are again on time at New York, and Washington. Sunday Dec 18 - 1938 A fine sunny day in Florida. We arrive 1:15" late at Lakeland. The New Florida Hotel porter is at the depot to meet me in their new car. Had none before. This year I am in 423 instead of 523. A nice room with twin furniture.