In January of 2009, two days after retiring from my job of 37 years, I took a road trip around my home state of Florida
(mostly the West/Gulf Coast). I learned so much about Florida's history and all the interesting things Florida
has to offer. It's not all Disney World and the Space Shuttle - although, the Space Shuttle IS pretty spectacular!!

8.1.09

PENSACOLA

Pensacola is a city in the Florida panhandle. It is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. The sand here is also pure white and pristine**!
(** 07/2010 disclaimer - that is until BP dumped oil into the Gulf of Mexico)

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White, white, white sand!!


The Naval Air Station Pensacola, home to the Blue Angels,
is very popular. People here love their Blue Angels!
NAS
Even the expressway overpasses has the Blue Angels painted on them!

Pensacola Lighthouse
(located at NAS)
Barrancas National Cemetery
This was cute.
HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE
Julee Cottage (1805)
Once owned by Julee Panton, noted freewoman of color.
Old Christ Church - built in 1832



HISTORIC ST. MICHAEL'S CEMETERY
This is one of the oldest cemeteries in Florida.
This area has been used as burial grounds for 230 years.


The tree is growing around this tombstone.



Art in public places.



Okay - not art - but how often do you see the Weinermobile?