Destin, FL: Endless Summer

Drove over to Topsail State Park about 30 miles from here; just outside of Destin, Florida. Great State Park where you camp about a 1/2 mile from the beach. They have a private path and boardwalk that take you directly to the beach. Spacious RV sites and excellent amnetities. We will probably move over there next week so MLA can get beach time more easily.

I took a few pictures for you however its hard to capture just how beautiful it is. It's espacially hard to capture how soft and white the sand is here (see how soft it feels on my feet?). It's like powder. And it squeaks when you walk on it. Temp around 70 and just a slight stirring of the wind, not enough to call a breeze. Made it seem even warmer than 70 degrees on the beach.

Water's still a little cold however you get used to it in a few minutes. Warm enough that kids were playing in the water the whole time we were there. MLA stuck her feet in long enough to scream it's too cold and the Gulf 'needed a heater'.

We've been to the Gulf Coast during the summer when the water is like a big bathtub -- not fun at all -- can't hardly tell you are in the water when it's that warm. And it certainly does not refresh you.

Today however was definitely refreshing. MLA sat in the sand above the water line while I walked south along the section of beach where the waves come up to meet you and then run away. Just like the sandpipers that were working the surf line for a meal.

Met another nice RV couple. Just like all RV'ers, as soon as they learn you are a newbie to the RV world, RV'ers start trying to help. Suggestions on places to stay in various parts of the country, places that you need to add to your RV Bucket List, and suggestions for smoother, happier camping.

Couple today was from southern Virginia near the Blue Ridge Parkway. They had spent two long days driving to the Topsail State Park and had two long days of travel to look forward to on the return trip. Later they mentioned they look forward to their week long vacation all year. That means they have about 3-4 days in Florida and then they head back to Virginia. Ouch; tough to head back to the cold weather so quickly.

So what's next? Hopefully we receive our plates and registration next week. We should hear when we'll be able to take the RV driving lessons, and we'll move to a new location, albeit relatively close to our existing campground.

BTW - Mary Claire had her surgery on Tuesday at Johns Hopkins and everything went very well. MC's mom, Patty tells us she is doing great at home; a real trooper who is increasing her activity every day. Way to go Mary Claire! We love you!

See Ya!