As mentioned, I spent a few days in Port St. Joe last week with my friend, Vicki. Longtime friends, we graduated from high school together and she is like another sister to me. Faithful friends are a blessing indeed and Vicki is one of those to me.
Port St. Joe sits on the Gulf coats of Florida and is a sleepy beach town compared to Destin and Panama City. It has some beautiful unspoiled beaches and plenty of peace and quiet. 
Also part of the scenery is their beautiful marina, with plenty of boats docked ready for fishing.
A lovely marina for sure. We had some nice weather and took advantage by going on a couple of boat outings and fishing expeditions.
Vicki and I trying to get a pic together. 
Pretty and serene. 
A really nice marina.
It was a beautiful morning for a boat ride.
As well as a little fishing, something I’ve only done a few times.
Ready to go! It was cool enough that a jacket was needed.
Vicki enjoying the morning too.
Clear sparkling water was the view of the day, as well as those sandy white beaches.
I got to do a little of this.
And caught a few of these, which I’ll tell you about later.
Saw some pretty sights.
And thoroughly enjoyed the day.
In the evening, we drove out to the end of the peninsula to see the sun set. There is nothing better than a beach sunset. 
The light was perfect and the beach awe-inspiring. 
Ahh, pure bliss indeed.
We watched as the sun dipped below the horizon, slow at first and then faster. 
The Gulfcoast beaches are remarkable. 
Their sweet dog, Dixie, had fun out on the beach too.
I spotted a few beach cottages that caught my eye.
Like this multi-hued beauty. I’ll take one please. 
There goes the sun, down for another day.
Sunset on the beach, truly one of the prettiest sights in God’s creation.
I love the beach, don’t you?! If you’ve never visited Florida’s Gulf coast, you are missing out. I’ve got lots more to share from Port St. Joe, as well as Destin. We ate lots of seafood and did some thrifting too. I’ll be helping Vicki with a few home projects too, so can’t wait to share those.
I had never heard of Port St Joe until a couple of years ago. My brother bought a condo at Cape San Blas and offers it to the family whenever we want. My husband and I went for the first time last year- it wont be my last visit. What a GORGEOUS unspoiled place! If you have never been to Boss Oyster in Appalachicola you are missing out on some fabulous seafood!
Great photos, Rhoda. Some of them look like picture postcards – honestly!
Glad you had fun.
Oh how I miss the gulf coast! Thanks for sharing the beautiful pictures. I can’t wait to see the projects that you worked on!
Thanks,
Debbie
Oh how fun for you. Looks like a truly good time with a very special friend. You derserve it. P.S. I would so love one of those beach cottages…sigh.
RHODA!!! You caught some great fish–what an awesome beach adventure you had!!!!
ALSO: I’ve loved all of your wedding posts, too!!! Fabulous!!!!!
I haven’t been able to post much for a few weeks here in Italy (internet problems and crazy busy moving in to the new little villa duplex) but finally got some posts up. It’s definitely been a HUMBLING experience living here/trying to get used to everything! Yes, traveling can be great, but LIVING here can be tough! But, I’m keeping my smiling face smiling!
I pray that you have a blessed week,
Lana
There is no other place I love to be more than the Gulf beach. Every trip made to Gulf Shores when I was little solidified a love that has lasted for decades. That is a beautiful place…I’ve seen pictures of it in Southern Living and have wanted to go there, and now this just makes me want to go more! So glad you had a wonderful time.
Hey sweet friend,
These pics of our get away are amazing! You definitely have an eye and talent for photography. I sooooo enjoyed our time together in PSJ. We were blessed with great weather and some badly needed girl time. Love you, Pal,
Vic
This looks like our kind of spot! Love Florida…and the beach in general. Hubby and I want to retire to the beach!
I seriously wanted to cry looking at those pictures. They are so beautifu (especially the sand ones in the evening) I am SO TIRED of being cold. I live in Idaho and it even snowed last week. Thanks for bringing me happy thoughts that soon enough it will be beautiful outside and the sun will be shining. Great photos!
Yes…the gulf coast is sooooo pretty…love it here!!! Happy that you got to do some fishing.
Blessings,
Linda
I agree that the gulf coast of Fl. is beautiful! We were just there for my FIL’s funeral but have had MANY vacations there in the last 43 years!!!!! My in-laws have always lived there. Loved your pictures and am so glad you are having a good time, Rhoda! I was in Naples 2 months ago and posted sunset pictures on my blog if you’d like to see. XO, Pinky