It definitely wasn't beach weather -- gray, drizzly and maybe 60 degrees tops. But on our second full day in New Orleans we took off for a day on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
In a little over an hour we were in Pass Christian, and the kids wanted to stop at the first beach we saw. We relented when we realized that rain was forecasted soon. We never got more than a few drops, but no matter. It was too cold for swimsuits, but Paul and the kids made sandcastles and collected shells for an hour or so. I was perfectly content in the car with a good book, watching them from the warmth of the vehicle. (I'm not a beach girl even under ideal weather conditions!) I did manage to take a peek at their creations and dip a finger into the salty water before we took off.
We ate a late lunch at Pirate's Cove for poboys -- a sandwich Edith is now a fan of thanks to her love of fried shrimp. It was probably my favorite meal of the week.
We drove a bit further down the coast to Gulfport to take in the views and beautiful mansions before turning around and heading back to the city. It was a delightful day at the beach and an easy trip from New Orleans, despite the disappointing weather!
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