Funky Town

Thanksgiving
November 28, 2013

Apalachicola is a little funky gem.  It's really growing on us.  It's like all the old Florida fantasies you had before you actually went to Florida and those ideals were dashed by touristy, fabricated, fake glitzy cities.

It's frozen in time here; about 1948 I'd say.  Shrimping and oysters are the big deal  and it's charming without being manicured.  Way laid back but not red neck and just a touch of sophistication thrown in with the cafes and artsy shops.  There are many deep south landmark homes being renovated and they are doing a great job in preserving the old south feel. 

After we face-timed the grandkids today we took a little bike ride around town.

Shrimp boats

 

How do they keep those nets untangled?

 

 

Picking cotton.

 

 

Great nautical junk store.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fishing net Christmas tree.

There is a waterfront festival here starting tomorrow and Santa is arriving by shrimp boat.

 

Oyster restaurants everywhere.

 

 

Not quite as interesting as the rice museum in Pawleys'  Island was.

 

We made a traditional turkey dinner on the boat and then I wrote down things I am thankful for.  I filled up three pages and could have kept going.  We miss everyone at home and hope you all had a wonderful, peaceful day.