Gulf Shores Trip

There are over 16,000 units to rent in Gulf Shores. From the skinny condos to the large hotel units. The property the skinny ones are on cost around a half million just for the property. I'm assuming that no one buys now since it would take about 15 years just to pay your loan off.

Notice how the buildings are build on stilts or with places underneath for the water to go through. With big storms and high water surges, there are very few ground level living areas. There must be room for the water to pass by/through without destroying your property. The lighthouse below was destroyed by such a surge so they rebuilt it farther back.









These sand dunes look like snow they are so white. Even Abbie loved romping through the sand.






We didn't get to see the Oyster shucking machine working, but Cathy certainly ate her share of oysters, clam strips, etc. I stuck with fish and chips. This particular town we stayed in was founded during the civil war era. It served as a transportation center for cotton, lumber and sponge. Later it became a fishing village and is that (and a tourist spot) today. Even today the water way is used for transportation. See the tug boat pushing the barge--somewhere. The gulf water was "cold."






These are pics of the quaint, 100 year old motel we stayed in. Rooms were pretty small, the wooden floors squeeked and the water splashed under the rooms. Yes, half the length of the room was build over the inlet water. Unfortunately, the walkway in front of our room was the exit for the restaurant and bar which was open until 2 am.

We'll end this post with some sunrise photos. Really pretty.

1000 miles in three days. It's good to be home.