A Perfect Day.

Monday on the Cape was absolutely perfect!! High temps in the 80's, very little humidity and the water was so incredibly smooth & clear.

Bobby & Ray went shark fishing early. With the clear water, you can see practically to the bottom even in the deeper areas of the bay (which is only about 14 feet). They said the sharks were lining up to get a chance to be caught and were going crazy over the chum bag. Now, these aren't huge sharks. Just maybe 3 feet long or so. BUT all of a sudden, they all disappeared and an 8 to 10 foot hammerhead came gliding towards their boat. It circled the area a few times and then went off. Needless to say, fishing ceased for the day.

The rest of us spent the day on the beach. It was actually crowded today, but still not the same as in a more commercialized area of the Panhandle like PCB or Destin. Got some sun, took a couple of naps, floated in the cool water (prior to knowing that a hammerhead was out cruising the beach buffet).

The boys decided to go rent scooters. Tracie and I followed them taking pictures and until they got to the end of the cape to turn around, they never knew. They had a blast though. I think next they are going to rent kayaks...maybe this year, I will attempt to paddle one. Could be interesting.

We left the kids at the house and went to eat dinner at Dockside Cafe in Port St. Joe. Was okay. Funny how its so hard to find good food in Florida. But then again, we're so spoiled with our Louisiana food. Afterward we went to The Thirsty Goat for drinks and met some interesting local characters. Overall, a good night.

The house was still standing when we got home and the kids had a big bonfire going on the beach. That's one of the things we love about this place is that you can have bonfires (just follow the rules!). I always forget how incredible the stars are out here too. Due to it being turtle hatching season, there were no lights on the beach coming from houses and only a few small bonfires as far as you could see...it was dark!!! But the stars...takes your breath away.

We're now getting ready to go snorkeling in the bay...hope the Hammerhead got bored and went back out in the gulf. If you don't hear from me after this, you know we were brunch for the shark.