The other day, when asked where in the Bay area we were living, my immediate response was "just outside of Boston". Well, apparently - "The Bay" - on the Mississippi Gulf Coast is nomenclature for Bay St. Louis. My northern roots were embarrassingly showing - but then again, what do you expect when you come from Massachusetts - "The Bay State".
It's hard to believe we've been here over a month; our days have been full and engaged. The Gulf Coast is just so beautiful! I find I say that a lot.
The weather has settled into 70-degree days; 60-degree (or cooler) nights. It is perfect and hopefully will continue for as long as possible. We have gotten quite a bit of rain (mostly during the night) but now that we have our new upgraded roof, we sleep a lot more soundly! When it rains here, it doesn't mess around!
My favorite activity has become driving along the coastline (to wherever destination I have planned) and drinking in that view! It is fascinating to look at all the homes along Beach Road; each one unique and exciting.
There is just so much to do here within an 80-mile radius! We are approximately 40 miles east of New Orleans; 38 miles west of Biloxi. We have been concentrating on visiting our local sites and have expanded our day travels to Pass Christin, Gulfport - towns just before Biloxi. We will probably venture to Biloxi one day next week.
We spent a couple of days strolling through the many antique and thrift stores in our immediate area - The Bay and Waveland. We drove to the Pass Christian Harbor, just over the BSL Bridge (destroyed and rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina) and purchased shrimp right off the boat. Of course, we spent over an hour deveining and removing the shell, but it was delicious!
In Gulfport, we enjoyed the Model Railroad Museum. What a great little gem! Each vignette was intricately designed with a specific theme. It was so much fun to watch them in action! A great outdoor space with a train ride not only for kids, but adults as well was included. We look forward to returning with the littles when they visit.
Yesterday, we visited the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. This was an interesting place to see dolphins, sea lions, stingrays up close.
We've been frequenting the casinos and have been doing pretty well. The key is to know when to stop! Charlie and I are not big gamblers, $10 is usually our limit - even when we are winning.
We checked out an artisan fair in the town of Kiln just north of us; it was actually held at an artist's retreat. I purchased a small piece of pottery hand-made by a young woman whose work I thought was really special. I just had to own something!
We've tried a few restaurants; our favorite still remains the Palm Court Cafe in the Silver Slipper. It's nothing special but the food is really good and is the best value around!
Our regular group playing Mexican Train, have moved on with their travels. Hope to get a new bunch together to play this week. I also initiated a craft activity using pinecones - made mini-Christmas trees. Rocks for painting are just not available like in other areas; I was told people actually buy them! I just cannot wrap my mind around buying rocks, so I have been on the lookout and have found a couple of resources! I will pick some up when I'm ready to begin my painting.
Thanksgiving Day for us was relaxing and I enjoyed preparing our feast! We also finished watching a miniseries we had started on Netflix.
Today is down time for me. I am writing, will go for my daily walk and maybe start a new book. The sun is out, and I am relishing not having any plans. (Actually, wound up doing a craft project I had been thinking about. Came out pretty good!)
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