I think I could officially become a beach bum, well part of the time anyway. There’s nothing more relaxing than spending an afternoon on the beach. Shells are not abundant in this area of the Gulf for some reason, but I did mange to pick up a few cat’s paws, which I think are so adorable. I have so many shell varieties now, I think I’ll do a shadow box with their names and showcase a few of them.
 We had a couple of good days that were warm enough to enjoy the beach and we did. We also managed to get by one of our favorite seafood restaurants, Dewey Destin, for some fried shrimp. It is without a doubt the best fried shrimp I’ve ever had! Kat and I went here last May when we were down there and we were hooked.
 My honey walking on the pier while we waited for our food to come out.
There are always an abundance of birds hanging around hoping for some morsels. There are signs everywhere asking people NOT to feed the birds. You can imagine what would happen if they did.
Colorful umbrellas on the outdoor tables. You just can’t beat this view anywhere!
And here’s the shrimp basket…go ahead and drool, I know you want to.
So Kat set us up at their beach club and we had lunch here on the balcony one afternoon.
And looked at this view.
And then walked here….
Both directions hardly anyone in sight.
Except a few of these guys.
It is paradise.
Yep, beach bum….my new calling in life!
There are always an abundance of birds hanging around hoping for some morsels. There are signs everywhere asking people NOT to feed the birds. You can imagine what would happen if they did.
Colorful umbrellas on the outdoor tables. You just can’t beat this view anywhere!
And here’s the shrimp basket…go ahead and drool, I know you want to.
So Kat set us up at their beach club and we had lunch here on the balcony one afternoon.
And looked at this view.
And then walked here….
Both directions hardly anyone in sight.
Except a few of these guys.
It is paradise.
Yep, beach bum….my new calling in life!
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what a beautiful place!
Oh that just looks so good to me. I love Destin!
That is a beautiful place and the food looks really good! Have a great week! 🙂 Vanessa
I wanta dog sit. We’ll take turns, ok? Beautiful place.
blossom
What a beautiful place. I’m sure I need to visit there and eat some of those shrimp!
Good Morning Miz Rhoda,
That looks like heaven! And those shrimp! I did drool!
Beautiful….a touch cool though, eh?
Man, Rhoda…you take pics of food like no other. I am now soooo hungry for fried shrimp…and it is not yet 9:00am!
Enjoy your beach bumming!
I love Destin. Lucky you!
My late father used to have a condo at Destin Towers. Miss that place…used to run there and hide every year for my birthday. You see, if I was out of town on my birthday, it wouldn’t find me and I wouldn’t get older. LOL!
Birthday dinner was always at Louisiana Langiappe…
That shrimp looks extry good…and crinkle cut fries — the best!
For good shelling, try Captiva Island… Tween Waters Inn on Captiva is quite charming. Cute cottages!
The shrimp looks fabulous! I haven’t had breakfast yet!
My husband would move to the beach in a heartbeat if I agreed! We love Destin too and will hopefully go next summer.
Looks like you really were in paradise! I love the beach in the fall–you can enjoy the beauty without the crowds! 🙂
I was drooling over the shrimp basket….yummy. Lovely pictures – it made me want to shell hunt! I enjoyed your blog – followed you from Kitty’s.
I guess I’m a dreamer beach bum because I’m wishin’ I was right there with ya! It looks very different right now…Not at all the summer look (-all the beachers). For some reason it looks much more peaceful than in the summer. We may have to take a trip to the beach in the Fall one year rather than the summer. ummm wonder how that would go over the kids?
Oh I love the beach too. Beautiful! Yes I am hungry for shrimp now thanks to you! 🙂
What a lucky duck you are!
Such a beautiful place, I hope you are having fun…
Ahh, the beach. I do love to go to Destin. We live in Lower AL so get to go pretty often. It’s my favorite way to relax.
It looks like you had a wonderful trip, and I am drooling over that shrimp!
Rhoda, it looks like you had a most wonderful trip. I’d dog sit anytime for that paradise too 🙂
Blessings,
Sher
Oh Rhoda I am jealous that you are in Destin! We love Destin and really like Dewey Destins! I too could easily become a beach bum! My kids ask me, “why mom do we always have to go to the beach for summer vacation?” My answer…there’s no better place!!
I’m so glad you and Peter had a good time here in “my” Paradise. We don’t take it for granted. Every single day, we thank our lucky stars to be here.
Great photos!
Hugs!
Kat