Actually, we stayed in the Robertsdale – Loxley area, midway between Mobile and Pensacola. We made two trips to Mobile and visited the GulfQuest National Maritime Museum (a great place to learn about cargo, navigation, communication, etc. on the seas and in the gulf), and the Mobile Carnival Museum (Mardi Gras started here in the US). We also toured the USS Alabama and the USS Drum in Battleship Memorial Park, with lunch right after at Felix’s Fish Camp. God I love those big navy ships, but getting thru the bulkhead hatches on a sub is getting tough. There is also a large aircraft display both inside and outside including a B52! We also tried to see the air museum at the Pensacola NAS, but it is on the base and the base is sill locked down from the recent shooting. We also visited Gulf Islands National Seashore, Big Lagoon SP, and Gulf State Park. Gulf SP has 500 RV sites and many activities. Liked it so much we booked two weeks for next January! We also got to see our first Buckees – not impressed!

GulfQuest National Maritime Museum 
Learning how to maneuver a sailboat

A foggy view of the Alabama from the bow 
The B-52

I really hate these bulkhead hatches! 
Looks like a dump, but it is nice inside & great food

A Mardi Gras float 
A Carnival queen’s dress and train

Guess what Alabama town I am in?