Last Blog from This Vacation

I will not fight this Internet any longer.  Uploaded pictures the other day and then they wouldn't attach and all was lost.  We are enjoying the good weather and beach at the park and haven't gone into the "city" to try and find better Internet.

Had a great time with Ryan, Becky, Olivia, and Owen.  Enjoyed having fun on the beach with the kids. Miss having Livie here to play in the gulf.  Carl isn't as much fun when it comes to the water.

Went on a dolphin cruise late one afternoon. Mom went along too.  Had a great time and saw a lot of them. 

The other day we toured another fort--Ft. Morgan.  I was surprised at how many oil riggers are out in the gulf and bay there.  While we were there, a tour bus was also.  They were being led on a private tour, so we got to see them shoot a cannon.  This is the fort led by General Farragut where the famous saying:  "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" was said.

Carl and I have ridden every bike trail in the "Backcountry Trail of Orange Beach." They range from 1 mile to 2.75 miles.  However, we would get them from the campground so more miles were added on plus coming back to the campsite.  We did this all on our 20" folding bikes.

It is Sunday morning, and we are getting a thunderstorm.  It is suppose to clear later in the day. Good day to relax and read.  Had enough sun yesterday and a real long bike ride.  Leaving here tomorrow and going up to Foley--only about 10-15 miles--to stay a couple of days.  Hadn't had a chance to go up there yet--didn't want to leave the beautiful weather and the beach.  They have a great outlet mall, a big pottery store, and Lambert's "Throw the rolls" restaurant.  Also, want to take a side trip up to Fairhope.  Then we should be headed home by the end of next week.

P.S. Mom is doing fine.  Just a little swelling in her feet at times now, but she back to doing her jigsaw puzzles.