Mike and Beth's Adventures

November 30th, 2021 We discovered tranquility.  It is near Pensacola, sandwiched between two barrier islands. Officially, it is on maps as the Fort McRee anchorage, but we named it Tranquility as that is the feeling which completely engulfs  you.  It is so tranquilizing. Cares disappear.  Your pace slows. Bird tracks in the sand become fascinating.  Sea shells are intriguing. The sounds and smells of the ocean soothing.  It cleanses your soul. Spending time walking the white sands quickly convinces one that we must protect our delicate planet.  The sense of rejuvenation is so strong, you can't imagine not having the opportunity to return for another dose.  Unfortunately, with climate change, we are perilously close to loosing spots like this.  I hope we can overcome the forces which deny climate change and reverse the damage which has already occurred.  Future generations should be gifted the opportunity to experience the natural beauty ...

The Wharf Resort - Orange Beach November 22-27, 2001 The white sand beaches adrift in turquois seas drove home that our adventure experience had changed dramatically.  Left behind was the anchoring in creeks and rivers, the colors of fall, and the muddy river banks.  We were now under blue skies and it was time to break out the shorts.   The gulf coast is also a land of contrasts.  On one hand it is very much Las Vegas without the gambling.  Marlins adorned with Santa hats that belch fire after dark.  Light shows cast is an artificial fog. Tourist attractions beckoning in an effort to vacuum your last dollar from your pocket.  This is all occurring in the context of the absolutely lovely gulf coast.  Fortunately we found vast tracts that have, to date, resisted the developers bulldozer.  The parks were large and awe inspiring.  An eco-system of which we were not familiar.  From our mooring we had an unrestricted view of dolphin...