Posted in Eating on May 4, 2011
One of our favorite meals while we were staying at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort was at Another Broken Egg Cafe in the Village of Baytowne Wharf. Breakfast was a big splurge for us because we normally eat cereal back in the room if breakfast isn’t included! I think that is why the meal stuck with my son all weekend and each morning my 6yo wanted to know if we could go back to the “Broke Egg Cafe”.
I had delicious french toast…
And my husband had a skillet. The kids had pancakes which they devoured before I hadn’t even gotten my camera out!
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Most of you are just trying to find signs of spring right now, but down here in the South we are already seeing signs of summer. Today I actually turned my air conditioner on because it was so humid in the house. When we drive to Panama City on Highway 98, there is a small bridge that you cross to get into Destin, Florida. From that bridge you can see Crab Island, a small underwater island where boats congregate. The island ranges from two to ten feet deep and during the summer there are boat vendors and a small barge that sell ice cream, hamburgers, and other food. We make this drive to Panama City at least once a season and I love looking for the boats. In the dead of winter, sometimes you won’t see a single boat. In the fall and spring, you will see a handful of boats. But you know when summer is knocking on our door just trying to push her way through because the island area is full of boats. In the heat of summer, it is usually packed out with hundreds of boats. To me, when I see this many boats at Crab Island it is a sure sign that summer is on her way!
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See that beautiful beach??? That is Destin Beach, Florida and that is where I am headed this weekend.
See that beautiful little girl??? That is my daughter, and she is staying home.
This weekend is my Annual Girls’ Weekend and I am so very excited about the prospect of seeing a movie without worrying about what time I get home, going shopping without chasing two little ones in and out of the clothing racks, sleeping in, reading a book on the beach while I listen to the waves crash, eating fancy dinners and sampling new drinks at the wine bar.
Will I miss my family? Of course.
Do I feel guilty? Definitely not!
See what everyone else is dreaming about over at Mother of All Trips.
When people find out I live in Pensacola, Florida, they usually call me right before their Disneyworld trip and ask if we want to meet for dinner. They don’t realize that it is a 6 hour drive and most of the time, they are not interested in adding the Panhandle to their itinerary. It seems as if the Florida Panhandle is like that special toy shoved in the back of your child’s room. Easily forgotten, but when found it is a gem to be treasured!
The approximate 90 mile stretch of Highway 98 from Pensacola to Panama City Beach is my Route 66. I love to put the kids in the car and cruise down Highway 98, stopping wherever and whenever the mood strikes me. Here are our favorite kid-friendly stops:
Gulf Islands National Seashore – Let the kids do some exploring while you relax on the beach.
John Duncan Memorial Park and Panhandle Butterfly House – The Butterfly Garden is open throughout the summertime as well as the splash pad at the John Duncan Memorial Park. Let the kids cool off in the water and enjoy the beautiful view of Navarre Beach.
Indian Temple Mound and Museum – See artifacts, a temple mound and learn about the history of Ft. Walton Beach.
Gulfarium – Get close to the local sealife at the Gulfarium. Check out the dolphin show, the touch pool, pelicans and gators.
Destin Commons – This is a fairly new shopping center that is a great stop for the kids. They can run around the Pop Fountains Splash Pad, make a buddy at the Build-a-Bear, check out the huge fish at Bass Pro, or play at the small playground.
Mellow Mushroom – Fantastic pizza, quick service so you are back on the road again and it is loud so the kids can blow off some steam while waiting for their dinner…need I say more?!
Seaside – This beautiful town might look familiar to some of you. It was the set of the Truman Show. Grab an ice cream cone and take a walk through town.
Eden State Gardens – Eden Gardens is one of the Florida State Parks. It is absolutely beautiful with its moss covered tree canopy and if you get there at the right time you can tour the Wesley House, which looks like it came right out of Gone with the Wind.
Pier Park – This is another great shopping center with lots of kid-friendly activities. Ride the carousel or the train, visit some shops and stop in at the Candymaker to buy some fresh saltwater taffy.
Shipwreck Island – You will want to reserve some time for a visit to Shipwreck. This water park will keep every busy all day long.
