Left Panama City Beach and drove the coast road enjoying the Gulf ocean and fine, white sandy beaches, walked the beach and the water was crystal clear. Panama City Beach is well know for Spring break and fortunately spring break was the week before. There are several very large not so attractive hotels on the ocean, it is a very touristy area. As we drove west towards Pensacola around Destin, Fl. there were more upscale homes and marinas.
We then decided to program the GPS for a famous restaurant Ken had seen on TV, it was on Regis & Kelly, Southern Magazine, Diners, and won many awards for best BBQ. It is The Shed restaurant in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. How do I describe it??? For my Florida friends all I can say is it is "Stan's" without being on the water, but next to a campground. It had dollar bills attached to everything, number plates attached to everything...my picture does not do it justice. But FANTASTIC ribs, pulled pork, beans, cold slaw etc. All awards well deserved. After pigging out we continued driving along the gulf coast through Biloxi, Gulfport, La. We were totally amazed at the loss of property from hurricane Katrina. Miles and miles of whole city blocks leveled, some foundations but vacant land with "For Sale" signs. This was where large stately homes overlooking the ocean once stood. Some of the casinos have been rebuilt and there is some construction going on. The rest of the afternoon was highway travel to Baton Rouge.
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I am right here with you all of the way. I haven't joined the google thing yet, but keep up the great narrative! When I watch Diners and Dives I'll let you know if I hear of anything that might be on your route!
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