Jan 27, 2010 - Historic Pensacola

Off to Pensacola for a day of history lessons! Pensacola is called the "First Place City. ... " Don Tristan de Luna actually founded Pensacola six years before Saint Augustine was settled, almost 50 years before Jamestown and 60 years before the Plymouth Colony! However, the 1559 Colonial attempt by the Spanish ended in just two years, making Saint Augustine the oldest continuously settled city in what is now the United States. ... De Luna and his surviving expedition eventually returned to Mexico; the Spanish did not try to return to settle Pensacola until 1698. ... After the French and Indian War, the British were given control of Pensacola (war spoils from the Treaty of Paris). ... Following the US Revolutionary War, Spain regained control of Pensacola from 1781 to 1821, when FL became a US territory. ...

Jan 19, 2010 - Fort Barrancas, Naval Aviation Museum, and Pensacola Lighthouse

It saw action only once: during the Civil War in 1861, Confederate and Union forces exchanged fire on Pensacola Bay for several hours. ... Fort Barrancas was not damaged; later, in 1862, the Confederates abandoned Pensacola, and Fort Barrancas saw no more action. ... He was an excellent interpreter! Constructed in order to protect the navy yard in Pensacola, the contract slaves made improvements on the Spanish Water Battery built at the site during the 18th century, and then constructed the brick fort behind it. ... The armament in the mid 19th century included over thirty cannon and howitzers, and the center of the fort held a hot shot furnace where cannonballs were heated for firing at wooden sailing ships attempting to enter Pensacola Bay. ... After a long morning walk on the beach Tuesday monring, during which Fred and I both found some wonderful seashells, we rode over to Pensacola and spent almost the entire day at the National Naval Aviation Museum. ...

Jan 17, 2010 - Phoenix to Pensacola, FL

On January 7th I left sunny, 70 degree AZ flying to Pensacola, FL. ... One day we drove back to Pensacola, home of the Blue Angels, to the Aviation Air Museum where the history of Naval Aviation is preserved from WW 1 thru the current space program. ... Included is the history of Blimps used by the Navy - 135 were built to protect our shores.On January 7th I left sunny, 70 degree AZ flying to Pensacola, FL. ... One day we drove back to Pensacola, home of the Blue Angels, to the Aviation Air Museum where the history of Naval Aviation is preserved from WW 1 thru the current space program. ... Included is the history of Blimps used by the Navy - 135 were built to protect our shores....

Jan 13, 2010 - Chilling at the beach

Just another lazy day. This afternoon I rode with some RV friends to Pensacola to get seafood from the famous Joe Patti’s Seafood Company for a group dinner: Royal Red shrimp, grouper, sea scallops – all delicious! Everyone brought something to the covered patio and we had a great feast. ... I had never heard of Royal Red shrimp so I looked them up to learn about them: Royal Red shrimp are found in the deepest, coldest waters - up to 2400 feet deep.Just another lazy day. This afternoon I rode with some RV friends to Pensacola to get seafood from the famous Joe Patti’s Seafood Company for a group dinner: Royal Red shrimp, grouper, sea scallops – all delicious! Everyone brought something to the covered patio and we had a great feast. ... I had never heard of Royal Red shrimp so I looked them up to learn about them: Royal Red shrimp are found in the deepest, coldest waters - up to 2400 feet deep....

Jan 11, 2010 - Naval Base

Went back to the Naval Museum today. We also visited the Pensacola Lighthouse, which is on the base property, and also walked down to the beach. ... The water so blue here, the sand is so fine and white.Went back to the Naval Museum today. We also visited the Pensacola Lighthouse, which is on the base property, and also walked down to the beach. ... The water so blue here, the sand is so fine and white....

Jan 8, 2010 - Fort Pickens & Gulf Islands

Today we bared the cold and went out to Fort Pickens.Today we bared the cold and went out to Fort Pickens....

Jan 5, 2010 - Pensacola

On the road to Pensacola. ... We will be staying at Big Lagoona State Park.On the road to Pensacola. ... We will be staying at Big Lagoona State Park....

Jan 2, 2010 - Fort Barrancas

Fort Barrancas is one of a trio of forts guarding the northern Gulf Coast at Pensacola. ... The Spanish recaptured Pensacola some 20 years later and added to and reenforced both forts. ... After Florida became a state, the Navy saw Pensacola as a great place for a naval yard. ... Fort Barrancas and the water battery site on Pensacola Bay and are the top of the triangle of forts which defend against attack from the Gulf. ... Not far away is the Pensacola Lighthouse. ...

Dec 2, 2009 - Pensacola N.A.S., FL (Oak Grove Park)

Nov 23, 2009 - Pensacola, FL

A very short drive from last night's stop in MS, we got into Pensacola at the Naval Air Station Fam Camp early & after an easy drive. ... It was really fun to get to spend some time with them & they showed us some of their favorite spots in the Pensacola area. ... One day we rode around & ended up at Perdido Bay with a beautiful white sandy beach where Marilyn & I could get some photos of the sand, sky & the shore birds.A very short drive from last night's stop in MS, we got into Pensacola at the Naval Air Station Fam Camp early & after an easy drive. ... It was really fun to get to spend some time with them & they showed us some of their favorite spots in the Pensacola area. ... One day we rode around & ended up at Perdido Bay with a beautiful white sandy beach where Marilyn & I could get some photos of the sand, sky & the shore birds....

Nov 18, 2009 - Perdido Key

On Sunday we arrived at Perdido Cove RV Resort on Perdido Key, south of Pensacola. ... We are overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and the marina.On Sunday we arrived at Perdido Cove RV Resort on Perdido Key, south of Pensacola. ... We are overlooking the Intercoastal Waterway and the marina....

Nov 2, 2009 - Pensacola, FL

We're in Pensacola, FLORIDA. ... Stayed two nights at a campground near Interstate 10 and took day trips to Pensacola Beach which is on a long barrier island. ... The "Blue Angels" call Pensacola home and have been practicing yesterday and today. ...