On Monday, I headed down to the beach for a few days with my parents. Unfortunately, Jep wasn't able to join us due to work. (We missed you, Jep!) Santa Rosa Beach is still as beautiful as ever and I continue to pray that it avoids any harmful effects from the oil slick. While down there, we did encounter some signs that the area is preparing for the worst though. Our first day, we watched construction machinery on the beach putting up concrete barriers to protect a lake that has a little pass that opens to the ocean. We talked to a local man who explained to us that coastal lakes are extremely rare and only found in three parts of the world which is why they are so concerned about protecting this particular lake. We also saw huge hay bales set aside just in case they would be needed.
Despite some of the preventive meausures, as I mentioned before, the beaches are just as beautiful as ever! Every day was gorgeous and we spent each day the same--we'd start off at the beach for a few hours, then spend a couple hours at our condo's pool, do a little fishing (yes, I said fishing!! :) Mom and I found a small fishing pole off a pier at our condo), and then head to dinner. We ate at some of our favorites-- Stinky's Fish Camp, Hurricane's Oyster Bar-- and tried a new restaurant (for us, anyway)- Bayou Bill's for some Alaskan King Crab Legs which were to die for!
And now, it's back to reality and back to work tomorrow...
Hope everyone has a great week!
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