July ride

Doing some catching up, but these pictures are worth going back in time. Chris and I took a motorcycle ride along the very narrow strip of Santa Rosa Island along the Florida Gulf Shores and it was one of the most beautiful rides I've ever taken. The road that follows along on the Island was washed out in parts from Tropical Storm Ida in November 2009, but fortunately it has been restored.

View to the right (note the gorgeous water in the background):

Straight ahead: And to the left:

You can't really see it but there is water right over on the other side that little sandy dune. I caught a picture of myself (:

An unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico:

We stopped at a place in Navarre Beach to refuel our bellies:

What I wouldn't do to be back there... This picture is taken from the back deck facing the Santa Rosa Sound:

We got back on the road, and I caught a couple of sunset shots:

I think this should clear up any questions about why I say I loved Pensacola and miss it dearly... Is it almost time to retire?