Monday, January 26, 2009

On the road again...

...driving 420 miles from Lafayette, Louisiana, through Mississippi and Alabama, and into Florida's panhandle, staying in Fort Walton Beach on the Gulf Coast, in the area dubbed the Emerald Coast. Resorts and condos dominate the area, and I'm glad this isn't high season or the prices and traffic would all be measurably increased.

We had supper at Old Bay Steamer Restaurant across Highway 98 from our inn -- an unbelievable seafood establishment. We ordered the steamer platter for two, comprised of lobster tails, king crab legs, snow crab legs, and a pound of tiger shrimp, accompanied by corn-on-the-cob, new potatoes, and salad -- a veritable feast -- all fresh and steamed perfectly. See Ellen's blog for photos and more info.



Tomorrow we'll explore the area some more and bike in a state park, with the Gulf on one sde of us and Santa Rosa Sound on the other side. Check back tomorrow for the photos.
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2 comments:

  1. GoldenrodJanuary 28, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    You know, Chuck, when I was looking at your vehicle, I didn't see any bicycles. There must have been some, huh?

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  2. ChuckJanuary 28, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    The bikes are inside the van, with the front wheels off. We often leave the vehicle for a week or more at a time, so the bikes are more secure and out of the weather.

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