We did a stopover in New Orleans. Walked and stayed in the French Quarter,
got powdered up with beignets and 'cafe au lait,' (coffee, chicory & milk)
and moseyed down to the Mississippi River, filling up on Po Boys down the street from Jackson Square
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walkway to our state park 'cabin'
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2 BR/1BR, full kitchen, AC and a screened in porch
 | Sisters being sisters
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We had this section of Grayton Beach to ourselves! (and the 11 other cabins)
 | Water so turquoise and clear, great for snorkeling
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| comfortable with her gear |
We took a tour with Dive30A. They towed us out to the artificial reef and pointed out all the cool finds!
| Both the girls held the sea urchin. It was a great first snorkeling experience for them. |
Bonus: just as we were ready to get towed back to shore, a pod of dolphins put on a show for us
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| Abby loved touching the cone jellies (and we steered clear of moon jellies) |
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| Sea Oats |
"Never go too long without watching a sunset."
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Small crabs, big crabs, skittish crabs, hermit crabs.
Also, 2 sting ray sightings (yellow & purple flags were up) |
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Sand so irresistibly white and soft (oddly squeaky too!)
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| Beach Girl |
Seaside, FL
We saw all the sites from The Truman Show and shopped.
Blue Mountain Beach Creamery
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| All this girl needs is waves |
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| All this girl needs is toes in the sand |
