April 25, 2014 (4th Day)

Again another sunny day - 73 degrees

We got up really early at 6:15 am. Wanted to bike around first then eat breakfast before checking out of the campground. While biking we ran across a deer that quickly left the scene before Edith could get a picture! Left Rocky Bayou Campground at 9 am.

We drove on Route 20 North (John Sims Parkway) to Route 85 South. Arrived Fort Walton Beach, FL. Then we drove to the heart of the town to see what else is happening. There is a festival going on - Native American Flute Festival where crafters show off and sell handmade flutes. Even though I cannot hear how they play, but it was very interesting to see how much work they put into making flutes.  

We crossed the bridge to Navarre Beach and looked for two unusual houses that are listed in Roadside America (RA). One is a domed house and the other is shaped like an UFO.  

Everywhere we go I try to take pictures of interesting or eye-catching water towers.  Here is one in Pensacola Beach. Nice colors.

We continued our drive along the beach to Pensacola, FL. We went looking for a graffiti bridge that is also listed in RA. 

 Also, we found few pelican sculptures in the heart of downtown.

While we were enroute to Mobile, AL EH wanted to get ahold of his woodworking buddy (lumberjacks.com) to see if an arrangement can be made for them to get together when we visit New Orleans, but the buddy had a booth at New Orleans Jazz Festival and was not able to meet us.  If we could meet him we would make a beeline to New Orleans, but it was not possible.

We chose to get on Highway 90 to Mobile, AL.  We crossed AL state line at 2:10 pm.  

                               

Decided to use Old Spanish Trail (90/16). Got a campsite #16 at Meaher State Park. You can see I-10 and Mobile skyline in the distance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_giaVbJqfw

As soon as we got settled we went biking around.  The campground is well maintained, has nice bathhouse and a fishing pier which is great spot for sunset pictures.

                                       

This black cat invited itself to EH's lap, but it did not stay very long

We brought chairs to the pier, set them up and waited for the right moment of the sunset.  Not very spectacular one, but it was lovely just the same.  Another pleasant and relaxing night.