Days 272 & 273 (Fri 4/19/13 & Sat 4/20/13)- Southern Alabama

The small town of Fairhope has two things that make it unique. As you drive into town, both sides of the roadway are lined with flags stretching on for a mile. This nice yet somewhat surprising patriotic gesture is a nice thing to be known for. Having the nation's worst laundry mat is not, with the majority of machines broken and those that "worked," did so only if shredding delicates was what they were designed to do.

Leaving laundry hell behind us, we headed for Orange Beach. Located right on the Florida border, it is a lovely gulf beach, without the cost. We were delighted to wade into warm water. Coming from the Pacific where water temperatures in April could cause hypothermia it was a real treat.

Another nice surprise was the beach's outdoor showers. Though not private enough to spend much time in, it was just enough to meet our hygiene quota.

Orange Beach pelican