Blogs from Pensacola, Florida, United States, North America - page 4

Geo: 30.4208, -87.2172Relaxing morning. Got up later and had breakfast and. The weather is sunny but a bit cool. Not quite T-shirt weather today but expect warmer tomorrow. We went out to the air museum to visit the new building and newer exhibits. Then we drove down to the military beach area which is less populated than the main beach areas.... read more

THE BASICS We experienced an early Mardi Gras parade, then decided the next day to go back a bit west to visit a plantation. The tour of the Laura plantation has been called "the best history tour in the country" and we certainly learned a lot about Creole culture. Then onward into Mississippi, and fortunately John opted for route 90, along the coast, rather than boring old I-10. We saw large areas that were still bare lots, thanks to Katrina, and other areas where fine new buildings had been constructed (people who had triumphed with their insurance companies, and then with contractors). The 200' wide white powdery-sand beach next to the road stretches for 26 miles along the coast, and is gorgeous. We stayed in Biloxi for a couple of nights, toured Jefferson Davis's last home, ... read more

We had a good time in Pensacola, I had a change of plans as I didn't think that Tallahassee was as long of a day trip as it was, but there was plenty to do. We spent a few days going to some local antique stores and one day going to Gulf Shores National Seashore. Another day we went to the Pensacola Naval Museum and the Pensacola Lighthouse both of which were located at the Pensacola Naval Base and I strongly suggest that anyone visiting Pensacola makes time for visiting these sights. Please make sure that you have at least 5 hours available and preferably more. I will write more about the Naval Museum in a seperate post but for the sake of posting pictures I am combining photos of the light house with those from ... read more

This blog is truly about friendship. How rich our lives are because of our old and dear friends at home and aboard, and new friends that we make on our journey Thurs- Nov 11, 2010 So I guess it's true we really do have to leave paradise on this day.  First of all I have to say that today is Remembrance Day. It seems really weird not to see any poppies or hear any talk of the day.  Maybe just cause we don't have the TV or radio on.  It is called Vetrans day here and is a holiday, just like at home. We made a conscious decision to make sure that we had a moment at 11:00 am. It was quick but we did not forget! Although we are sad to be leaving, we are excited ... read more

Day of Discovery.Sunday, June 13. Steve invites me to attend his church which is held in a movie theater. Twenty minutes of sing-a-long rock is followed by a text-a-question-to-the-pastor instead of a sermon. Very interesting. After lunch at Steve's, I zip down to Historical Pensacola. I wander through its Historic Village, and although the museums are closed, I find an art-consignment store that used to be an old firehouse. The building next door, which is currently the Pensacola Art Museum, was originally the town jail, and the Cultural Center across the street was the court house. One of the saleswomen points out they used to walk the prisoners from the jail across the street to the courthouse and then to the gallows which was erected near the courthouse. Old-time justice. Never would have known if I ... read more