Our really good friends got married.... on the beach, of course. As inspiring as the churches around here are, they can't compare to the natural beauty of our beaches. I can't imagine a better place to make the commitment of a lifetime. Our friends chose a pavilion at Navarre Beach State Park. It's located just across the Causeway and to the east. There you'll find several places to gather with clean restrooms, showers, grills and quick access to the water. Each pavilion is for rent for the day for a small fee or you can take your chances that none are already reserved (which is often the case) and grab one for your party. It's a great way to enjoy a day at beach.
These are a couple of pics of Navarre Beach from the back deck of Boondocks. There's always a really great view of the sound from there, but it's especially good at night. Sometimes when I see out-of-towners enjoying the beauty here, I wonder what it'd be like to see it all for the first time. Every time there's an exceptional sunset or even if it's just a regular day at the beach, I'm still awestruck and this is my home. It must be really spectacular for those who've never been here.
I've never used an umbrella at the beach, but they really do add color to the shoreline. Sometimes I wonder what they look like from overhead. I'm thinking maybe like brightly patterned buttons scattered along the sand.
This craft was abandoned a long time ago and from what I've been told, the man who left it behind faced criminal charges. I often wonder what will eventually become of it and every time I see it, I hear:
