Peering Through Life's Window: Looking Out the Window: October in Destin, Florida

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Looking Out the Window: October in Destin, Florida

During Thanksgiving I'm thankful for so many blessings, church, family, friends and good times. It's fitting to put up photos from our fall trip to Destin, Florida.

Waiting for sunset on the deck with friends. The lady in pink is ninety-six. The salt air's gotta' be good for you.

It's almost time. More people show up to watch.

The view from a twelfth-story balcony just before sunset

The sun is setting

Almost...

Side note: Hubby and me at Fisherman's Wharf

3 comments:

June Foster said...: Beautiful. I can see why you enjoy it so much.; November 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Anne Patrick said...: Beautiful pics, Gail. I love sunsets!; November 21, 2011 at 2:49 PM
Gail Pallotta said...: Hi June and Anne,
Thanks for stopping by and checking out the scenes from Destin.; November 21, 2011 at 5:37 PM

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