Good morning or good evening, wherever you may be, It is just past 2:00 a.m. in "This City." I know that this blog has in its title, "Whatever is happening in Grand Haven," so that's why I'm starting out with "This City" instead of "The City."

A rather long winded way of getting to the weather, isn't it?

The current temperature is 55° as we drop to an overnight low of 45°. Later today, we'll rise to a mostly sunny 66° for our trip to Pensacola. The sun will rise at 6:45 a.m. and set at 5:11 p.m. Ah, the days are getting longer and the advent of spring is just around the corner. In fact in sports, opening day for the Cubs and my beloved Red Sox is just around the corner, following on the heels of pitchers and catchers report in late February.

Yesterday, we had some plans that changed with the weather. We had planned to go to the Gulf Islands National Seashore, but then the skies were overcast and the temperature fell. That seemed to dash our plans. But this being Florida, the temperature rebounded and so we made the trip. It was well worth the time. A beautiful view of "The Beach" from across the sound and a terrific boardwalk. Plus, in our post visit explorations, we found that there is a beautiful picnic area on the grounds that overlooks that sound. We'll be going back.

I took some pictures while we were there, and so I'll try to add some now. It may take awhile. Actually, it went better than expected.

The Gulf Islands National Seashore includes the Naval Live Oaks Area, our nation's first tree farm.

Off in the distance, you can see the water tower on "The Beach."

I just liked this view.

This one too.

Wow!

Later today, we'll be off to Pensacola to visit the Palafox Market and just see things we haven't seen before. Each visit yields new things. Then home for a lot of relaxation and little else. All of that after the morning safari with STWD. Ciao.