March 20, 2015       I thought today was going to be “one of those days”.  I wasn’t awake 15 minutes, when I spilled a whole glass of grape juice on the bed.  ARRRRRGGGHHH!  While I scrubbed the mattress David took the bed clothes to the laundry at the General Store (two washers and two dryers).  The day could only get better … and it did.

Yesterday, I found out that a portion of the 1,400 mile Florida National Scenic Trail,  which goes from the Everglades to Pensacola Bay is right in our back yard.  We hopped on our bikes and rode the trail and visited several more of the Forts Batteries,  before heading over to the Fort for our Ranger Tour.  The gun at Battery Cooper came from the Smithsonian Institute.

These are the guns at Battery 234.   You can actually walk right up and touch everything associated with the Fort.   I got a little nervous watching some kids, at some of the places that you’re allowed to climb up to or in to.  I didn’t hear any kids complaining they were bored.  Our tour guide told us that in the summer the Rangers do snorkeling tours.  They have special tours for kids.  Oh, all the equipment is provided.  Sounded like fun to me.

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We found the most FUN restaurant. Flounder’s in Pensacola Beach.  Pet Friendly and Kids of all ages Friendly.  Live music,  volleyball, sandy beach, pier,  playscape, pool tables … it is an entertainment center/restaurant.   It was wild and fun.  I wish it was a chain.  E T made lots of friends and played in the sand,  while we had dinner.   If you are ever in the area check it out … Oh! The food was GREAT!

Today,  I was thinking that Pensacola Beach is running neck and neck with my favorite place to visit, The Florida Keys.  I asked David,   “Are the water colors here more beautiful than in the Keys?”   He said  “Yes,  because there is more water.”  That may sound funny,  but it’s a combination of water and sandy beaches.  In the Keys there are very few sandy beaches, it’s mostly coral.    I also,  used to think,  that the only place that had magnificent sunsets was The Florida Keys.  Not so 🙂

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