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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]