We made it out of Florida and landed in Alabama just in time for a 1 day freezing weather day! We have moved a bit inland along the Mobile Bay about 20 minutes from Gulf Shores where the condo’s and homes along the gulf are endless. Gulf Shores was deserted as the wind was blowing so hard and the temps were barely 50 degrees but I was able to get a good sense that this is not my kind of beach town.
Along Mobile Bay is the town of Fairhope which is very small, quaint and lots of charm. The weather was also much better on Saturday and we were able to get out and enjoy the area.
A beautiful view of the Gulf
Spending the afternoon browsing in cute shops and then a nice walk along the gulf was lots of fun. Fairhope is definitely an area I could get use to. There are several towns dotted along the gulf that are old and charming and the fresh fish is very abundant!
Docks in the bay for viewing or fishing
Enjoying the view
Lots of cute homes along the gulf with cozy front porches
Trading paperbacks right in your front yard
Paul loved this! We hardly ever read real paperbacks anymore but what a fun idea. There were some good ones too!
Spring is in the air
Always looking for the unusual, we found this statue in the tiny neighborhood park right on the Gulf! Duke tried all the seats, this one worked the best!!
Where’s Duke?
This area is beautiful, spreadout and just the right mix of old, charming and big city, I think we will definitely be back someday.