Ever since I first discovered it back in high school, I've always had an obsession with Seaside.
Maybe I'm destined to call it home one day. Ever since I studied it in Sociology class in high school, I'd like to call myself an honorary resident since I know about it all too well. I even created a portfolio of promotional materials on Seaside in a graphics arts design class in college.
It's a great place to go on a photo safari-- take in pics of the interesting architecture and scenic paths. The town is constantly changing, and new developments (unfortunate in some ways) are springing up surrounding the community.
My cousins from Houston recently came over to the area for a vacation, and we made our customary trek over to the small beach town in South Walton County.
This time, however, we could add one more adjective to describe this quaint spot: sleepy. With the off season now, the town wasn't as bustling as it typically is during the summer months. In fact, it was perfect-- bearable warm weather with cool breezes.
We spent the mid-day on the beach, enjoying the sun and swimming in the Gulf (for those outside of Florida, the beaches are open and oil-free!). After a lunch of fried grouper sandwiches, fried pickles, and mango daquiris, we walked around town on a photo safari:
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Seaside School |
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Decorative artwork at a merchant shop. |
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Ruskin Square |
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Ruskin Square |
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My cottage :) |
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Constantly looking up for cool finds. |