oasis:
something
that provides refuge, relief, or pleasant contrast
As
I hinted last week, we've just returned from a seven day trip to my
favorite oasis – Alabama's gulf coast. Gulf Shores and Orange
Beach offered sunshine, balmy temperatures, and an escape from daily
routines.
The
highlights:
Morning
and evening beach walks. Calming sound and scent of the waves.
Amazing sunsets. It didn't take long for me to slow down to beach
time.
Outstanding
meals, including “the best fried shrimp in the entire civilized
world” at Doc's Seafood (it absolutely is!), Parmesan Encrusted
Flounder at DeSoto's Seafood Kitchen, fried whitefish with corn fritters at Mikee's,
and a perfectly awesome bacon cheeseburger at Duck's Diner.
Touring
the wonderful exhibits at the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola,
plus the bonus of Blue Angels flying down our beach daily.
We
shopped at thrift stores, local shops, a giant flea market, and ….
FABRIC STORES! As usual, I filled a grocery cart with quilting
prints at Fabrics by the Pound in Summerdale, AL.
A & E Fabrics
in Pensacola started their Black Friday sale early (50% off); so many
beautiful designs that it was difficult to choose! It was my first visit, but I'll be back. My stash has
grown by another 67 yards thanks to encouragement by my tolerant,
generous husband.
Everyone
needs a break from routine life now and then, even retirees! Find
your oasis and plan your escape.
