It rained most of our stay. The road was in danger of flooding. We didn't get to lay on the beach. However, we did get to explore 2 forts, play in the rain, and poke at dead jellyfish. It was totally fun!
The boys found a path less traveled and so, of course, we traveled it. It led to the sound side of the barrier island. T said "the trail felt like a portal to another beautiful world." It did.
This was the morning after the big storm. We counted 15 dead cannonball jellyfish on the beach. The ocean side was incredibly windy still so we forgo a walk on the ocean side.
The oysters were mild and succulent. James and T tried only a bite. E tried a whole oyster! He says one a day is his limit.
This was also the first time the boys tried Tabasco.
So many firsts on this trip! It brings me great joy to see my children expand their horizons. Even if they don't like the oyster, now they know.
These forts were built by slaves. The NPS hasn't been able to track down who built these amazing forts. The slave masters received payment but didn't list who they sent to work. When I saw the craftsman ship and skill it took to build the arches I was in awe. We took a moment of silence to honor the men. Geronimo was also held captive here. The only battle these forts saw was against each other as Union and Confederate troops tried to control the area.
The tunnels were just tall enough for the boys to walk through standing up. |
1 comment:
Gorgeous! I've actually been to the "emerald coast" and encountered too many live jellyfish!! Like a hundred in every wave. Still swam anyway. :)
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