Happy 4th of July! Well, ok, I know that that was two days ago already, but just thought I'd say it anyway.
Vacations are underway for most everyone. Our family usually goes to Orange Beach, AL for a week of relaxing bliss! Well, because of a little oil problem in the Gulf, we have decided to go to St. Simons on the EAST COAST! I know - it almost sounds like betrayal and blasphemy! I've already had many people tell me that the beach is not as pretty as the Gulf, the sand is different, the water is not clear, the list goes on. However, I am looking at it as another adventure. Until last year, I had never even been on the east side of the state, except Savannah, on my honeymoon. The only reason I ventured east last year was because of basketball - we went to Vidalia - Home of the famous Onion! So, I am excited to see what the other side of the state looks like! I am excited because we are going to be able to visit dear friends in Jacksonville on our way home! I am excited just because!
As excited as I am of the possibilities of our July adventure, I am equally disappointed that those in power seem to be dragging their feet in preserving the beautiful Gulf - an area that brings financial stability through tourism dollars to five of our southern states. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I hope the Gulf will begin its recovery soon. I hope, for my friends that live in the Gulf area, that they will 'hang on'. By the way, we are all set to return to Orange Beach in 2011!
Happy Vacationing!
Vacations are underway for most everyone. Our family usually goes to Orange Beach, AL for a week of relaxing bliss! Well, because of a little oil problem in the Gulf, we have decided to go to St. Simons on the EAST COAST! I know - it almost sounds like betrayal and blasphemy! I've already had many people tell me that the beach is not as pretty as the Gulf, the sand is different, the water is not clear, the list goes on. However, I am looking at it as another adventure. Until last year, I had never even been on the east side of the state, except Savannah, on my honeymoon. The only reason I ventured east last year was because of basketball - we went to Vidalia - Home of the famous Onion! So, I am excited to see what the other side of the state looks like! I am excited because we are going to be able to visit dear friends in Jacksonville on our way home! I am excited just because!
As excited as I am of the possibilities of our July adventure, I am equally disappointed that those in power seem to be dragging their feet in preserving the beautiful Gulf - an area that brings financial stability through tourism dollars to five of our southern states. I'm not sure what the problem is, but I hope the Gulf will begin its recovery soon. I hope, for my friends that live in the Gulf area, that they will 'hang on'. By the way, we are all set to return to Orange Beach in 2011!
Happy Vacationing!
