"Oh, the weather outside is frightful" but it isn't snow, just heavy fog. On our most recent trip to the Gulf along the shore in Mississippi, the fog was such an issue that we actually delayed our return to Florida by a day. While the fog is mostly heavy along the shoreline, there is also the matter of the causeway at Mobile Bay where the fog is sometimes so heavy that it is nearly impossible to see other vehicles only a few feet away - not a great way to travel. Today, being 75 degrees and sunny here in Holt, we decided to take a trip to Navarre beach; however, as we drew near the Gulf of Mexico, we were once again greeted by a heavy fog bank. The bridge that links US 98 to the beach area was nearly invisible and although we had a nice walk along the beach, even the largest of buildings quickly faded from view as we walked toward the more remote end of the island (see last 2 photos below). We could hear aircraft and boats from time to time as we walked along the edge of the surf, but couldn't see either. We decided to return before running the risk of entering the Bermuda Triangle or the Twilight Zone.
Our photo record below includes a few shots of Christmas decorations at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi. Curious that the vision of Christmas here in the Deep South is the same as in the North (cold, snow, Christmas trees, etc.) even though snowfall is an extremely rare event here; however it is interesting to note, as you may have heard, that there was recently as much as six inches of snow in parts of Louisiana and areas of Texas (oh, and let's not forget the few inches in Las Vegas!). I'm guessing it is all related to global warming.
A Merry Christmas to all! Click here for photos.
