We’re back! WOW, what an absolutely fantastic week at the beach we had. Truly, the weather could NOT have been more perfect, nor the condo we stayed in. I found this condo online and rented directly from the owners. It was just outside Seaside in Seagrove Beach and was just perfect, nestled off the beaten path, with a nice view of the Gulf from our balcony. Everyday was gorgeous weather, not too hot or humid, but spectacular really. We couldn’t have asked for more. You never know what you’ll get when you rent a condo, but we were all pleasantly pleased and happy with our choice. It was beautiful furnished in a British Classics style (with neutral earthtones) and my friend said it looked just like me! We really, really relaxed and didn’t do a lot of going. We enjoyed the beach everyday, went deep-sea fishing one day, State Park one day, but other than that, it was pretty relaxed and unbusy. Someone asked what books I read. I took several & finished up Lifeguard by James Patterson and got through one of my favorite authors, Nelson DeMille, his latest, Wild Fire. I love his books & this one was a great beach book!
My closest friend from Atlanta, Wanda, and her hubby, Bill, on the beach.
Me and one of my best friends from Atlanta, Vickie, at St. Andrews State Park. Don’t you love how colorful we are? I love this pic…think I’ll have to frame it!
It just doesn’t get any better than this!
See the red flag? That means the waves & currents are rough.
Walking in the sand.
Sunset from the fishing boat.
St. Andrews State Park
This is one of my favorite shots. This is the beach outside our condo.
View from our balcony.
Another view from our balcony. The ocean breezes on our balcony were heavenly.
Our beach wasn’t that crowded at all. I think this week was perfect…right before school is out and the rates are better too! 
Me and Kathy (Justabeachkat). She was so sweet & personable & I was so glad we got to meet up. And she is just gorgeous too…the beach really agrees with you, Kat!
I made it out to take a couple of sunset pics….sunsets just don’t get any better than on the beach. The last night we were there the sunset was perfect!
Isn’t this just spectacular?!
Hope you all enjoyed going to the beach with me and I wish for you all to have a beach trip planned too! Sun and sand…..ahhhhh, it’s the best for relaxation! I will be catching up with all of you soon too. Hope your week was grand! I’ve missed you all, but really enjoyed my break from the computer for a week. It’ll take me forever to get caught up now! And guess what I’ll be doing for awhile…yeah, laundry!!
I loved your colourful picture with your dolla friend. love always me P.S. if you loved that beach you should try our South African beaches they are the best!
Your photos are beautiful! That area is unlike anything we have here in the U.K. sigh!! Thanks for visiting my new blog, and I’m so glad I stopped by yours too! I will visit often!!
Hi Sweetie:
I sure enjoyed your pictures. I also love that area of the Gulf. You and Peter sure looked happy and content. I’m happy you enjoyed your week.
Hugs,
Judy (in McDonough)
What fabulous photos — thanks for taking us on your vacation — I needed this. When I was in the Air Force, stationed at Keesler, we slipped off for a long weekend to Ft. Walton – which happens to be the same area where my Mom’s favorite Aunt retired — I have been there many times. Deep sea fishing is something I’ve never done — your catch is amazing! Glad you are back.
Jenny
ahhhh the pristine sandy white beaches of my childhood! I use to visit 2 aunties in Pensecola FL as a kid…one of them lived right on the gulf (only a few steps from her stone house) I remember going with her to the market for ‘fresh’ lobster and shrimp..man that woman could cook! what a lovely time you’ve had! there is just nothing like the sand surf and sun to rejuvinate the soul! thanks for sharing all of those photos Rhoda! xo
Welcome Back!! Your vacation sounds so perfect. We’ve never been to any beach (well except Lake Lanier – but that doesn’t count) since we moved to Georgia and your pictures really make me want to go! The beach looks fantastic and it’s so great that it wasn’t crowded. I wouldn’t have wanted to bait a hook with squiggly things either. But I would have loved having that super fresh fish!
It sounds like a perfectly fun and relaxing vacation (how fun that you got to meet up with so many friends)!
Manuela
Rhoda, you and Peter look like you were having a great time! I’m married to a fisherman, too, or at least he thinks he is….lol.
The sand is gorgeous, unlike anything I’ve ever seen, being a midwest & southwest girl and only having seen California beaches, which I love, by the way!
I’m so glad you’re back and thanks for sharing such great pictures.
Rhoda~ sounds like you had a relaxing vacation, and what a beautiful place to relax!..and gorgeous weather too. Loved all of the photos. Laundry is not the fun part of coming home from vacation…but this vacation was surely worth it!
Suzanne
Rhoda what a wonderful beach setting and It surely was a grand time for you I can see!I also was in Florida last week walking and enjoying the beach life..I agree it cannot get any better…the salt air..the waves..the
shell collecting..the soft sand underfoot..the lazy dazes of beachlife!!Loved all your photos!
Thank you for sharing!hugs NG
Welcome home Rhoda! I am SO glad you had such a wonderful time! Wow! That beach looks gorgeous! All of your pictures that you shared are terrific. Your condo looks perfect for a vacation too!
xo,
Kim
I’m so glad you had such a wonderful and relaxing vacation. Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous photos with us and making us feel a part of your trip. I can smell the salt air from here! Welcome home!! xoxo
Looks like a great vacation!
oh my, it’s almost like we went!! ALMOST…glad you had such a great time, it looks divine.
We’re glad you are back, missed you!
Lidy
Hi Rhoda, thanks for stopping by the blog. I absolutely love your bunnie pictures and your banner is just too cute!…welcome back anytime, I will be back as well to scope out all your rabbit collections. Toni
Hey Rhoda
So happy to hear what a great time you had. (Even though I’m still thinking about baiting those fish heads,yikes!)
Those beaches are so beautiful, and your pictures really showed them off.
Donna
Welcome Home, I miss those White Sand Beaches of the East Coast. We dont have that here in California. Your Pictures are Amazing. Glad you had a Good time. Jamie
Hi Rhonda, Oh your pictures are just splendid. There’s nothing like the beach. It’s truly heaven on earth to me. I love the beach as you can tell from reading my blog. I haven’t been able to go for some time, but soon…
Glad you had a good time. Love the pics.
I enjoyed your beach trip, Rhoda. Beautiful photos. Looks like ya’ll had a great time.
Check today’s (29th) Back Porch post. You’ve been tagged. Just a small one…easy peasey!
Pat
Back Porch Musings
Wonderful pictures! The beach looks amazing. The photos reminded me of a favourite movie “Something’s Gotta Give”:-}
Thanks for sharing those lovely beach photos of your trip with us! It reminded me so much of home 🙂