Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Florida: sun and sand, my dream come true!

 
We recently took a vacation to visit some friends of ours that live in Florida. It was AWESOME! We spent our days waking up and running in the beautiful weather, spending all afternoon at the beach, or pool and at night we got to eat at some pretty cool restaurants. Oh and did I mention that the best part was that I got to hang out with one of my favorite people everyday? (Besides Tyler). The week went by way too fast. When the weekend came we drove to New Orleans. On our way we stopped at a gator farm and we got to see alligators and ride an air boat! Lots of new firsts this trip for us. New Orleans (NOLA), was great, I loved the architecture and culture. The market was fun to walk around and we took a history tour around town and in one of the cemeteries. Our tour guide was less than great, his water was spiked with something a little bit strong for early afternoon, but it provided us with some extra free entertainment. The food was also amazing. Sadly every vacation has to end. We drove to Mobile Alabama where our flight was schedule to leave from. Luckily on the way we stopped in Biloxi Mississippi where my cousin lives with his cute family. We were able to spend some time with them which was awesome, I hadn't seen them in years! We flew home the next day and said goodbye to our friends and the beach. Hopefully we will get to visit again soon! Here is a few pics from the trip.
Crawfish festival! It was quite the experience
 
Pensacola beach
My favorite little house/old gas station
Eating at Lamberts
Playing at the beach
First 5K of the year, hosted by McGuire's Irish restuarant
Destin Florida
Swimming with the sharks, ok! Also stepped on a sting ray this day...
Best Friends tanning on the beach!
Peg leg Pete's
Blue Angels museum
Gator farm in Mississippi
 
 
Our tour guide feeding the gators
The swamps
Next stop- New Orleans!! NOLA!! Burbon street
 
Taking a tour of the cemeteries. Our tour guide was interesting, and no that is not water in the bottle he is holding.
Just finished eating at Cafe Du Monde, then walked around the sights!
We stopped in Buloxi Mississippi to see one of favorite cousins! I was so happy to visit with them for an evening, we live too far away!
 
Goodbye gulf coast! We will miss the sun, sand, and friends! Hopefully we will visit again soon!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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