Chilly Week in Florida

10 – 18 Dec

Having spent last week on the Gulf Shores sunbathing with temperatures as high as 26C we have spent this week in Florida with weather reminiscent of the UK – rain and just above freezing at night.

We visited Fort Pickens on the end of Santa Rosa Island.  When it was built in 1834 the western end of the island was only 150 yds away; today it is about ¾ of a mile away because of the shifting sands. 


The fort was occupied by the Union soldiers during the American Civil War and the guns were used to fire on the Confederates who occupied the Pensacola Peninsular.
Geronimo and other Apache prisoners were held here from 1886 to 1888. 
It was also used for training during WWII.

We also went down to Navarre Pier and watched the fisherman.  We could see fish, turtles, Rays and jelly fish from where we stood on the Pier.

If you have ever wanted a beach to yourself then this would be the place to come. The view here looks towards the fort, the view the other way is also empty.