Locations

A Day on the Mighty Mississippi

We moved into our new digs in New Orleans and the very next morning departed for a day trip to Darrow, LA with my cousin. Just one stop included a massive Great River Road Museum, an authentic southern lunch buffet, and a gorgeous plantation home with lovely gardens. Click on the first photo in each […]

For the Love of Flowers

Our stay in Panama City Beach continues with a lengthy, but fabulous day trip to see some flowers at the “charm spot of the deep south” – Bellingrath Gardens. The home was equally as impressive with original furnishings and lovely views of the Fowl River. Click on the first photo in each group and scroll […]

A Return to PCB

Last time we were in Panama City Beach was at the start of our winter trip in mid-January 0f 2020. We walked on the beach in our winter coats and gloves, and vowed to do our next trip southeast in reverse – giving the panhandle a chance to warm up a bit more before our […]

Cape San Blas Lighthouse

This is a quick post about a fascinating lighthouse that’s been through a lot in its 175-year lifetime. On our second pass through Port St. Joe, Florida, we were able to get inside the gift shop to read about its rebuilds, redesigns and finally its relocation from the hurricane-prone Cape San Blas. Click on the […]

Apalachee Bay to Apalachicola

This post finishes off our stay in St. Marks, FL with a stop at San Marcos de Apalache on our way to two nights in Apalachicola. We immersed ourselves in Florida history and enjoyed the beautiful coastal waters of the Forgotten Coast. Some great seafood and lively music at a Dive Bar rounded out our […]

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