The Forgotten Coast

The campers were still in their tents when we departed the woods, we were both ready to see some coast line. Our plan was to drive along the gulf coast all the way to Pensacola. I've lived in Florida most of my life and I had never been to the panhandle of Florida and so I was anxious to see  this coast.  The weather was glorious and this leg of our trip was amazing! We crossed several bridges and we moved  past miles of white powdery sandy beaches. Where have they been hiding this part of Florida? How had I missed this? We stopped for fuel in Mexico Beach Florida. I went into the store and chatted with this very charming woman, I told her I was so enthralled with this area and she told me they call it the Forgotten Coast. She was from Missouri and traveled down to retire in the Tampa area, but when's he arrived here she loved it so much she stayed. I see why, It had a very quaint southern feel to it, a place you don't need to lock your door after dark. I didn't see any stores with T shirts and flip flops, could this place be real? I hope it stays forgotten...    

                                                          
 We continued along the coast, savoring the views. I snapped so many pictures, but photos from a motor home just don't do it justice, you'll have to take my word for it! If you get the chance, rent a convertible and make this trip! Your welcome...
Jay said, "this is why we travel in a motor home", for days like this, I agreed!

Finally we crossed a very high bridge from Pensacola and arrived in Perdido Key. We circled back under the bridge and the Perdido Cove resort was nestled under the bridge on a sandy stretch of land on the Intercoastal waterway, a very sweet spot with a pool and several seafood restaurants nearby.

 

Our home for 3 days, time to get the shrimp on the grill!