Pensacola, Florida

We are enjoying around 10 days at the RV park in the Navy Air Station near Pensacola Florida.  This is one of our favorite military camping destinations.  Most of the RV spaces have a glimpse of the ocean.  The Blue Angel Navy flying team lives here.  This is where they practice.  The national naval aviation museum is a must see if you are in the area.  It is on base but open to the public through the back gate.

This is also a point where there are several fortifications to keep invaders out of the harbor.  Several date back to the British American conflicts.  The local fine white sand beaches make you feel that you are certainly in Florida.  Hurricanes are certainly an issue here.  Last year Michael hit several miles south of here.  Many of the local RVers moved out because of the threat.

Along with the ocean front RV parking the Officers Club and the Navy lodging are right on the beach.  There is a great military marina here.  This is also where the amphibious boats of the Navy were launched and tested many years ago.

This is one of the most majestic officers clubs that I have found.  Note the plantation architecture on the front.  In the back there is a swimming pool and a huge ocean front deck.  Inside the ceilings are tall in the elegant ballrooms.

December weather is interesting here.  At the beginning of the week it was hot and muggy day time temperatures in the 70s and dropping to 60s at night.  Presently the highs are in the 50s and the temperatures are in the 30s at night.  Pictured below is Kathryn making a snow angel in the chilly but soft and fine sand with the Destin boardwalk in the background.  This is the place to be on a hot summer day,

When you combine a nearly cloudless sky, powder sand beaches, and plenty of ocean you usually come up with some great sunsets.  This is from the beach at the RV park.