Today we headed east on 98 to the Destin Florida area. Including Navarre Beach, Santa Rosa Coastal Park, Fort Walton, and Mary Esther. Just so you know ... Mary Esther is really a small coastal town somewhere between Pensacola and Destin.
We decided to take a scenic route and spun off on 399 to a slim slit of an island some 15 miles long that paralled 98. After taking the long arching bridge to the island we were in the beach goer's hotspot (when it's in season). However not too many bikinis out in this 50 degrees day. The place reminded us of San Padre Island Texas, only bigger, and I suspect more party places. Continuing east the civilization melted away to a pristine national park that straddled each side for the road for about seven miles. At times the Caribbean was a hundred or so yards on either side of us. No place to be in a hurricane. The sand was powder white not unlike the snow you unlucky folks in the north are now experieincing.
Towards the end of the island we came across more civilization. At least we think they were civilized. By the looks at their houses we're not really sure.
Further down the road we found a bevy of houses that definitely had a more Bermuda feel to them. Bold and bright.
We exited the island over another long arching bridge returning to 98 and continued on to the Destin area.
Lots of shopping spots in the area including two great book stores; my favorites. "Barnes and Noble" and "Books a Million". Couldn't help myself and left a little retirment cash here before leaving.
We had a little shrimp lunch at a place overlooking the Destin harbor named appropriately, Harbor Docks.
Under re-construction, it was in a little rough condition but the food was good. Though for lunch, a little expensive. Anyway we headed home at sundown, enjoying another day of sightseeing and appreciating each other's company.
Day tripping and still livin' the dream.
Phil
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