March-After a delightful oyster  lunch in Apalachicola and doing some touring in the quaint gulf side fishing town, we headed to Panama City. Fl. It was late when we arrived so headed to Wal-Mart-did not look like any Wal-Mart I had ever seen-brand new and had an island look! Did not realize until next morning we were only 1/4 mile from main beach drag and it was Spring Break for colleges.  Next morning drove all along the main beach road-college kids everywhere in every kind of skimpy clothing you could imagine. I am sure they were having a great time. Sandy and I looked at each other and said "remember those days and look at us now-would we have ever thought we would be driving around in an rv in our late 60's!! "The beach here was beautiful, but too many high rise condos! Left and headed to Pensacola and discovered another wonderful barrier island -Santa Rosa part of the gulf islands national seashore. We stayed at Ft. Pickens campground at end of island between the gulf and Pensacola Bay-lovely area fort ruins and beautiful pristine beach.. Next morning,after touring fort ruins and walking on beach, we headed to Pensacola. Very lovely town would like to come back to visit. On the way out of town we discovered Joe Pettis seafood market. It had everything-fresh seafood, fresh bread, cheeses (including fondue), meats, vegetables etc . I told Sandy after having a cappucino that we had to get out of this place or we would blow all our travel money!! You can order on their website. We drove along hwy 90 on coast of AL and MS and were amazed at damage rendered by Hurricane Katrina. It was devastating! Miles of vacant land with only foundations, steps, swimming pools or nothing left for miles-very depressing. When we arrived at gulf shores of MS  found another great state park-Davis Bayou. We camped here for 2 days and hiked bayous and visited  the Sandhill Crane Preserve-highly recommend this place. We did not get to see any cranes because they were nesting but got to hike through acres of longleaf pines and the restored habitat for the cranes and other wildlife. Stay tuned for next posting.
Chelsea-I am still enjoying being on the road with my "fam". I am with them 24/7 except on some hikes that they take-either I am not allowed on them or either they are too long. There is no way I am walking 6-7 miles. I would rather stay in the rv and either sleep or look out the front window. (I always get up in Carolyn's seat when she leaves so I can look out). And of course everytime they leave me alone they give me a treat. Let them go walk themselves ragged-not me. Now I do love to swim and I am not happy about not being allowed on most beaches. But overall this is a pretty "doggone" cool experience.