Vistas Driving Westwards

Driving can be boring, but I spent the time taking a lot of photos.

That's how I see the world passing by.

After weeks of urban living 

we finally reach the wide open spaces of the west.

Taken on our last three days of our journey west.

The White House, Floresville, Texas
(A famous whore house of the past)

San Antonio, Texas

I-10, Texas

I-10 approaching El Paso, Texas

Morning Rush Hour

Artful overpasses 

Modern Architecture

part of Ciudad Juárez, Mexico, 

I-10 New Mexico

Stein, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Distant view of Yuma, Arizona 

All American Canal, California

Imperial Dunes, California

The Myth of the "Green Flash"

It's nearly time for us to pull down our tents and move on.

Although we could NOT sit outside and enjoy the fireplace because of the cold, we DID have some great sunsets.

I was told, by our host Sherry, that their guests use 

to sit at the beach front and wait to cheer 

the "green flash" that sometimes occurs when the sun sets.

I would have loved to see that phenomenon.

I couldn't figure out when exactly this occurs.

I am guessing: It happens
the moment the sun touches the horizon, or
when she sinks behind it
It must have something to do with the season.
Maybe, it happens in the summer only
when there is a lot more humidity in the air
Or, it has something to do with the amount of the drinks you consummate at "happy hour". (Laugh)

Here is my collection. Same spot, different days.

Have your pick!

AND finally:
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 GREEN FLASH!

LOL
No, really, it can happen: see this article

Pelican and Bonaparte's Gull

There was a fishing frenzy going on 

in the waters of the Bay.

Brown pelicans and Bonaparte's gulls 

where diving for small fish.

A great opportunity for some photos. 

Nikon DX, 200 mm lens, objects about 50 meters (yards) away

Diving Bonaparte's Gull

Twenty four little hours later

After another rainy spell we woke up to blue sky and sunshine.

North-westerly winds brought the humidity down to 41%! So great!

I opened all windows and hatches, cleaned out the closets and wardrobes and dried up all condensation.

 Popped up and aired out the mattress at the same time.

I never had to do that in all our camping years in the desert.

I wonder how people do live in Florida with so much water in the air?

There must be a lot of mould/ mildew around in the houses.

And I ask myself: 

What do other campers do staying the winter in Florida for an extended period of time?

Do they have dehumidifiers in their RVs? 

Anyone out there to answer this question?

After lunch we treated us with another day on the beach. We drove to Panama Beach, where I had found out about a dog friendly stretch of beach. 

 We passed endless colourful houses,

 towering condos,

 restaurants and shopping malls, 

the whole nine yards. 

There is lots to do around here if that is your desire.

We finally got to a pier. 

Just so that you find it.

It is around house number: 16200/300, and we used beach access Nr. 56 - 57. 

Nice white sand and a seemingly endless beach.

Lots of beach walkers, only few dogs around. Playing. This one was on the go for over two hours!

After a walk our dog Molly preferred to take a nap in the shade. 

"What a difference a day makes! 24 little hours!"