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| March on the Gulf of Mexico waiting for a sunset |
Traveling along the most westerly shores are lying some of Florida’s most beautiful white pristine beaches. We’ve found one can choose between quiet pristine beaches and more lively beaches with active water sports for surfing or parasailing. The hunt of finding seashells tends to vary, and we always come back with lots of sand between our toes. There have been a few outer barrier islands accessible on excursions to explore.
Naturally capturing evening sunsets has become a top priority here along the gulf coast. Several of the state parks have provided opportunities for some interesting wildlife photos.
We’ve been rewarded with glimpses of white squirrels which are a rare variant of the Eastern gray squirrel, a rare red-cockaded woodpecker, red cardinals, and small land crabs crossing the road.
Both of us have encountered some kind of invisible biting bugs known as “no see ums” causing our bodies to welt and itch something awful for several days. Heading to a pharmacy for Benadryl has brought some relief.
Leaving Florida behind us now, we can reflect upon the fond memories of great times enjoyed with Cousin Joan and Gene, Orlando’s Disney World and Epcot Center, a Bahamas cruise, the drive on the Overseas Hwy to the Keys, Everglades National Park alligators, crocodiles, and wildlife birds, launching JR’s dory on its maiden voyage, swampland and mangroves, palm trees galore, key lime pie, the armadillo and manatee sightings, wonderful state parks and beaches, the warmest of weather ever able to wear shorts and swimsuits in February,
