Love this weather

We had our first little “cool spell” this past weekend and it reminded me again how much I love our weather. When an afternoon high of 65 degrees makes you look for a winter sweater, you know you are in the right place. Of course, by mid-week, our temperatures will be back in the high 70s and short sleeves and shorts will replace our sweatshirts and shorts.

Fall is a great time to visit the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast. The temperatures are moderate, the sand is still sugar-white and the gulf waters sparkle as the sun circles the earth a little more to the south. Speaking of the sun, in the fall and winter, the sun rises and sets over the Gulf of Mexico. It is a great time to get up early for sunrise pictures in Orange Beach with breakfast afterwards at the Island Pancake House in Gulf Shores. The best view of the Gulf for breakfast on the island.

Walking on the beach is great this time of year. A late afternoon beach walk has the extra benefit of a beautiful sunset over the water. Just before sunset, the world takes on a new hue. It almost takes my breath every time I am on the beach at sunset. The water turns a beautiful, deep turquoise blue just before the sky is painted with the glorious colors of the setting sun.

The summer crowds have gone home to wait for their next vacation and the local people come out of hiding to enjoy the many amenities the area has to offer. Some of the best eateries offer specials for lunch and dinner this time of year and a table with a view is easier to come by.

More about great food and where to find it next time…

post provided by Luanne Burnett