The Demon and the Banshee
Jets are cool. Fighter jets are even cooler. The closet most people will ever get to one is on their TV screen. But at the National Naval Aviation Museum, you can get…
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Family Fishing
A family that fishes together, stays together. Okay, that is an old saying that I just made up. But I bet there is some truth to that. I would guess…
Read MoreMorning Ride
One morning while on vacation, I rose early to capture a sunrise while in Pensacola. I made my way to a surf side park I had found the day before…
Read MoreShaggy’s Sunset 2013
Last year, our family had dinner at Shaggy’s the evening before we left Pensacola. As it turned out, we did the same this year. And once again, we were treated…
Read MoreShades of Orange
Every sunset is unique. It is like a blank canvas in front of an artist, waiting to be filled with color and shapes. Some people are fortunate to have a…
Read MoreMesserschmitt ME 262
I remember as a boy learning about this pioneer jet fighter. So imagine my delight when I saw one at the National Naval Aviation Museum. If it had been deployed a few years…
Read MoreThe Pensacola Lighthouse
I had seen it from a distance several times, and was in no hurry to visit it. But the Pensacola Lighthouse was a lot more interesting than I expected. The lightkeeper’s…
Read MoreThe Pensacola Lighthouse Light
A lighthouse is one of those buildings that everyone likes. They stand out in a crowd and really makes the place shine. You know what I mean. Living along the…
Read MoreA Pier with a View
The best time to visit this pier is just before sunset (or sunrise I’m guessing too). It provides an incredible view of the sky and the reflections off the water…
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Getting Ready for Sea
Driving through the historic area of downtown Pensacola, I made my way down S. Palafox Street, where it ends by Pensacola bay. Docked close by was a large ship that…
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