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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Worldly Wednesdays – Destin, Florida

Well here is another in the series of my worldly travels were I got to travel on someone else’s nickels. Last time I said I would tell you about a warmer place, so here it is. I know it says Florida and that Florida is not really worldly, but it involves me leaving my tiny corner of Texas. And when you leave the state of Texas it is like traveling to another country. I mean have you ever seen how big Texas really is?

Anyway back in March of 2009 for Spring Break I packed up my kids and we drove to Georgia to help their grandparents move into a new house that they had just bought the week before. We stayed there 4 days doing all of the moving, cleaning, painting, and other stuff which goes along with moving into a new house. On the 5th day we (me and their grandparents) packed up the kids and drove south down to Destin, Florida as a reward to the kids for their help with moving.

The whole way driving down to Destin we told the kids we were heading north to Canada, which the kids believed until we actually go to Destin and they could smell the beach air. They were a tad bit pissed off at our lies and deceptions because they were actually by that point wanting to go snow skiing. But they got over it really quick when they discovered that our hotel was a resort on the beach.




We got there on a nice, crisp, COLD Thursday evening and my kids being who they are, just had to go swimming immediately. So we proceeded to unpack the cars and get everything into the resort room. This room was beyond what words can describe, it had 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, and a huge living room. Oh and the best thing about it was that I was not paying for it. I was impressed to say the least living like rich folk live.




So we quickly headed down to the beach and it was freezing cold. I did not even go into the water because it was so cold, but my kids being kids jumped in head first and swam until way after dark. After a few hours of that we hit up the resorts heated swimming pool, which I did partake in some of the hot tub.

We spent the next two whole days at the beach from sun up to sun down. The kids were in the water swimming. And since it was Spring Break, I was observing the college co-eds to make sure that they were not drowning. Yes I know what you are thinking, you are a damn pervert. I was sitting in my lawn chair drinking beer; of course I was going to watch the ladies. Sheesh I am a MAN after all.




Words just simply can’t describe how beautiful the beaches of the Florida panhandle truly are. The sand is white and clean, and the water is a light blue and crystal clear. And when I say crystal clear, I mean crystal clear. You can see all of the marine life all around you in the water if you are one of those paranoid people who don’t like sharks.




We also ventured around town a little bit and did some shopping and some eating. The only negative thing I would say is if you ever go to Destin, DO NOT eat at a place called “Fudpuckers”. The place blows chunks, the food sucked, the service sucked, and it is highly overpriced for shitty food and service. You could have a better meal at McDonald’s.

Well after playing on the beach for 3 days, Sunday came around and we had to get on the road for the 8 hour drive back to Texas. Which was depressing to say the least, but I was thankful for the opportunity to get to visit one of the South’s best beaches. If you ever get a chance to go there, I would highly recommend it. You don’t even have to go to Destin, you can go to any of the beaches along the Alabama or Florida panhandle to see a truly beautiful beach.




Next time around I will take you somewhere outside of North America.

17 comments:

  1. I love how you told the kids you were going to Canada. Classic. BTW...awesome pics.

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  2. It was really cold that week so I figured it was a great cover story. And thanks.

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  3. I used to live on Navarre Beach back in late 80's loved it. I also took my kids on a road trip to Canada and we can just say that I am pretty much not welcome back. So I have to stick to the Gulf. Yes FloraBama is gorgeous in the best possible way. ( also less than 2 hours from my house)

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  4. The Gulf Coast is great. I would rather go there than to the Caribbean any day of the week.

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  5. I remember that week! Y'all had a fabulous time :)
    Also, I am SO glad to see you put your foot picture up there. For some reason, I've always loved that pic (plus you have nice looking feet LOL)

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  6. Miley I agree, I thought that when I saw the photo. My feet look like a bowl of ramen noodles so I wont be posting any feet pics. Also I would still go to the Caribbean, and I make a mean ass sandwich. just saying.

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  7. Miley, I guess I am glad you like my feet. Although I am not sure why but ok.

    You really can't tell what is whiter in that pic, my pasty ass feet/legs or the sand.

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  8. Really, you have nice feet. They are nicer than mine and all soft and stuff. And you KNOW how I feel about feet. That's like me saying you're a millionaire.
    and yea, you're pretty pasty but not as bad as the sand.

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  9. It looks gorgeous there. Glad you had a nice time, and on your company's nickel. But I'm curious as to why you might expect decent food at a place called Fudpuckers..? You seem like a sharp guy. :-)
    xoRobyn

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  10. Robyn, this trip wasn't on my companies nickels, it was on my ex in-laws nickels. And it was very nice there. And as for the place to eat, well lets just say I wont ever trust a hotel employees recommendations ever again.

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  11. I used to live on the Gulf Coast before I moved to Michigan. It is very pretty. I sometimes miss it.

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  12. Love Destin! Beautiful beaches and so many fond memories. I must add that to the "to do" list next time we are on that side of the pond.

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  13. The Gulf Coast is one of America's most beautiful places in my opinion. I am just glad that I got to go.

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  14. I love a good beach. Even a bad beach is usually okay with me. I just love the wind blowing and the "beach air". *sigh* It's probably cheaper to go to Destin than the Caribbean. Great pictures!

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  15. Ugh, I hate the beach! Which is pretty much a sin when you live in Florida. Too many dang birds and jelly fish and sea creatures that could gobble me up if they just happened to yawn and I was anywhere near them.

    I don't think I've ever been to Destin though. I've been to Jacksonville, Tampa Bay / St. Petersburg area, coco beach, Daytona Beach, that beach close to where the space shuddle launches from... what the hell is that place called?... if I were a modest gal I'd be embarassed that I can't recall. *winks* Your daddy wouldn't like me if I were modest. ha ha, get it, cause everyone always says "your mom" ... yeah.. I'm taking my insomniac self to another post... I'll just be.. bye.

    LOL! I crack me up.. And that's a bit sad. :(

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  16. @ Jessica, actually in Destin there was not any sea creatures really around. And if there were the water is crystal clear so you can see them ahead of time.

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