For Hannah's February break we took a girl's long weekend to
Apalachicola located in the pan-handle of Florida...known as the
Forgotten Coast. I'd been reading about this quaint, coastal community of 2,700 people for several years and was intrigued by its anonymity!
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| Hannah on the beach in St Port Joe |
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| The Lighthouse on St George Island |
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| Port St. Joe |
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| The Marina in "Appalach" |
Apalachicola has a strong maritime culture and is famous for their oysters and seafood. The largest seafood festival in the country is hosted here the month of November.
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| Fishing Fleet on Apalachicola River |
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| World-famous conch cakes! |
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| Oyster Fisherman ending his day on the Gulf |
You’ll also find miles of uncrowded pristine, "sugary-sand" beaches, an endless supply of shallow bays and waterways, excellent fishing, and acres of National and State forests to explore.
Hannah and I took an "Eco-Tour" on the Apalachicola River with Captain Mike. We saw dolphins, a juvenile bald eagle, osprey...and Hannah was thankful...no alligators!
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| Captain Mike & Hannah |
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| Osprey Nest |
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| Bald Eagle |
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| Pelicans galore! |
The "downtown" area has an eclectic assortment of shops, galleries, B&B's, restaurants, and uh...rednecks!
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| Captain Tom's house |
We had a blast in the "deep south" and hanging out on the Forgotten Coast of Apalachicola!
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| The sunset on the Apalachicola River |
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