SLOW AND EASY DOWN THE COAST

   TAKING OUR TIME AND ENJOYING THE COAST

Meandering along Hwy. 98 close to the Gulf of Mexico has been very pleasant!  We have been stopping at all the sights, the beaches, the quaint towns and  the state parks. We drove over several bridges, joining beach towns. 

I walked the white sands of the beaches, so white it looks like snow along the highway.              

Joe saw more old buildings! 

These not as preserved as
the previous ones! 

We've seen colorful beach homes, several dome houses (Could they be trying to have the storms blow over and around them?), and so very, very, many homes for sale. The one that hit me as being extremely sad had a yellow sign in front of two words: MAKE OFFER 
The economy has affected many all over the world--we have seen results along the coast.  Many boats in Destin, FL had Bank Owned signs on them, with prices 1/3 of the original prices!  Count your blessings, we do, everyday.

The town of Apalachicola was a fun stop. I "just looking" shopped.  Numerous antique stores line the streets of this quaint town. Mixed in with the antiques were many "ideas" to fill my mind!  Joe went to the museum, which was locked, so he preceeded to visit through the windows.  He got the gist of the town through the items he viewed.  Most museums have the same displays--things from our childhoods! 

Left Apalachicola, returning to Hwy. 98.  Figuring there would be a motel along the route, as we just left thousands of hotel/motel rooms behind us.  NOPE!
Nothing for miles, now it's dark -I don't like us driving in the dark.  We got off on Hwy. 27 to find the small town of Mayo, with one motel and a Subway!  We considered ourselves lucky.  Relaxing in a comfy, clean, old-fashion motel, eating sub sandwiches.
On our way to the beaches tomorrow!