Sunday, August 17, 2008

Redneck Riviera

Greetings from the panhandle of Florida, also affectionately known as the Redneck Riviera. There are rednecks from all over the country here. And plenty of stores where they can get airbrushed license plates and t-shirts and a variety of things made out of shells. And an Olive Garden and Red Lobster right by the beach!

But there are also beautiful, white beaches and crystal clear blue green water. This will always be how the beach should be in my mind, imprinted as I was at a very early age. I love this place. The sound of the waves, the smell of the salt, the feel of the sand between my toes...It's very, very peaceful and relaxing.

Beach vacations with my family always follow a similar rhythm: wake up at a decent (but not too early hour), enjoy a family breakfast, put on bathing suits and sunscreen, then hit the beach. And this trip looks to be the same. I'll keep you posted.

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