Our visit to the Gulf Islands National Seashore was brief. So brief it must have been a dream. It is only in dreams you can convince a grumpy-die-by-the-rules ranger to let you in the campground without reservations after the gate has closed at dusk.
It is only in dreams you see turbulent clouds dancing with shadows on white sand beaches. It is only in dreams you hear driftwood silently whistling to the tune of time.
We explored Fort Pickens early morning discovering history in her shadows and mystery in her corridors. Thing Two was on the lookout for approaching enemies. Thing One considered the structural elements and their uses. By the time the sun had made her full ascent, we were piling into the truck and heading east.
Love and Laughter,
Jenn
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March 17, 2012 at 4:31 am
I love that both the fort and the sun are female
I’ve heard ships and planes being called ‘she’ and ‘her’ before. I love it. And love the driftwood whistling. Those arches are stunning.
March 17, 2012 at 3:22 pm
Thank you Debs! Don’t you sometimes go to Pensacola? Fort Pickens is right there!
March 17, 2012 at 5:09 pm
No, I’ve never been before- will go in a week though (I’ll see Missy!) Perhaps we’ll plan a visit there to visit her (the fort, that is!
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August 4, 2012 at 9:21 am
Still counting? Where can I sign up. And would like to be involved in next year’s count.
August 4, 2012 at 9:24 am
Very informative, usually cultural and art doesn’t pop into ones mind when thinking of Florida. Florida is rich with culture and art and many other activities to do in the day time.