The Scenic Route
by JC Findley
Title
The Scenic Route
Artist
JC Findley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Most days I drive between Pensacola and Navarre Florida. Traveling westbound on Highway 98 there is a little sign in Gulf Breeze that says scenic route, turn right. If you follow that sign you will cross a toll bridge to Pensacola Beach.
This toll bridge isn't like a New York City bridge where you pay fifteen dollars for the privilege of getting where you have to go. I suppose no one even has to go to Pensacola Beach and Santa Rosa Island but then maybe I really do have an emotional need to be there. Regardless, this bridge costs all of one dollar. The toll booth operators are dressed in tropical shirts and are actually happy and pleasant.
Oh, but beyond the toll and a few traffic lights you come to the Gulf Islands National Seashore. While the speed limit is relatively slow why would you be in a hurry here anyway. In the off season there is no traffic. During the spring and summer there may be some traffic but in those cars are tanned women in bikini tops and shirtless men with chiseled abs, whatever your preference might be.
Then there is the natural scenery. Light plays off the sky and water for spectacular sunrises and sunsets that you just don't have the ability to appreciate on a congested four lane highway. White sand dunes encroach on the asphalt. If you turn of your stereo and put your windows down you can hear the sound of the waves as they roll towards the shoreline.
When it comes down to it, taking the scenic route between Pensacola and Navarre might well be the best dollar you ever spend.
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February 9th, 2014
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