A Boat Ride and Cruising Destin Harbor

Yesterday afternoon my daughter came in and suggested we spend the rest of the day in the boat. We could ride thru the Bay. And then take a nice cruise in Destin Harbor.

Troy was on his way home from a photo shoot so her timing was perfect.

I still had several things I needed to do and I had planned on meeting some friends in Crestview that night but we haven’t seen sunshine in quite a while and the call of the sun and the pull of the sea got the best of me.

So we loaded the boat and off we went.

Boat Ride Through Choctawhatchee Bay
Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor
Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor

It was gorgeous out and felt a little like “Great Blue Heron Day” because they were everywhere.

Great Blue Heron Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor
Great Blue Heron Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor
Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor
Great Blue Heron
Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor

Of course there were pelicans.

Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor

A happy Sea Gull

Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor

And some Terns who seemed to be discussing the weather.

Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor

We ended the afternoon with a slow cruise through the harbor. 

Margaritaville has come to town, but we haven’t been yet. 

Margaritaville Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor
Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor
Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor
Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor
Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor

We almost pulled into Dewey’s for shrimp but knew the boys would be mad, so we passed on by – for today.

Boat Ride Through Destin Harbor

The sunset was spectacular and even though I didn’t do everything I needed to, I don’t regret skipping out early one bit.

Boat Ride Through Choctawhatchee Bay