How Much Longer

As always. it took me a lot longer to get things ready at home, get packed, load the car and get on the road. (Funny how that always works out.) But, the drive was not too long (relatively), Jack did fairly well the first couple hours- hallelujah personal dvd player, and he only started whining about how much longer the last hour and a half. Bonus- I forgot the panhandle is in the Central Time Zone which means we gained an hour. So we were able to see the gorgeous view from our room. I admit I splurged a bit on this room- but I knew it was only one night and I wanted to be on the beach. (I also waited until the last minute to book it. Better planning probably would have meant a better deal.)
Sadly, Jack has a terrible sore throat- praying it is not strep as that can be a huge problem for me. He was not really able to enjoy dinner at The Landshark Landing Bar and Grill.

The view from our room this evening. Holiday Inn Express, Pensacola Beach, FL

Thankfully we got a late check out for tomorrow so we can clean up after we spend the morning on the beach. I always forget how beautiful the water is in the gulf.

Our restaurant tonight was very much what Robert would have called "local color." It was near the Margaritaville Hotel and also had a Jimmy Buffet theme. we often listened to our Jimmy Buffet CD on road trips with the other kids- so it seemed apropros. 

 Sign outside the restaurant

My shrimp basket- the coleslaw was tasty!