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Posted by Viewfinder (Bradenton, FL, United States) on 30 January 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.

Switching to daytime, in Apalachicola, FL (on the Panhandle) one of the really fun places to stay is the old, historic Gibson Inn. For those who do not know, Apalachicola is one of the great old fishing towns in NW Florida; they are noted for their fishing, nearby beaches, and especially their fresh oysters.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL AT AM3. I am out and probably away from the computer all this week. We are headed to north Georgia to spend Thanksgiving with our son and his wife and her family. I hope everyone who celebrates this holiday has a wonderful day, filled with turkey and gratitude for every blessing. And those who do not, I hope will remember to count their blessings and be thankful. Packing and getting the SUV all set for the drive today; we leave very early Tuesday morning and plan to return sometime Sunday.

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Comments (24)

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Nice shot. It looks like a cozy place.

30 Jan 2008 5:57am

@Stunner: It is. Thanks.

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

I love the name of the town. And the inn looks so inviting and interesting. Super shot.

30 Jan 2008 6:57am

e. from New York, NY, United States

What a beautiful place. I agree with Stunner, it looks like such a nice place to relax.

30 Jan 2008 7:01am

the lightwriter from oosterwolde, Netherlands

i could stay a few weeks there. mmmmmmm eating lobster, oysters and other deliciousness right out of the salt water. Those chairs are comfortable too.

30 Jan 2008 8:52am

@the lightwriter: And truly, there is all sorts of deliciousness out of the salt water right there. Just two blocks from here is the river and on the river there is a restraurant called "Caroline's" and they have the greatest seafood breakfasts -- one of my favorites is shrimp grits (sounds nasty, but oooh! so good).

Steven from Montreal, Canada

Looks nice there

30 Jan 2008 10:36am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

A very nice sense of Holiday right here Vf :)

30 Jan 2008 11:51am

@Lorraine: Let's see if I can delete this one too... heh. Really, this is a very nice place -- like a B&B/hotel in one. Vintage furniture, shiny hardwood floors, a very nice restaurant and bar in the lobby. It's a fun getaway from the ordinary run of the mill hotel/motel scene. And Apalachicola is a fun place to take old Florida panhandle days in, a restful day at a time.

MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom

This looks like an idylic place for a restful holiday. A beautiful shot VF.

30 Jan 2008 1:05pm

@MaryB: Like a step back in time.

From My Perspective from Hamburg, United States

very cool , this reminds me of fantasy island ...... "boss boss de plane de plane ! "

30 Jan 2008 1:45pm

@From My Perspective: Lol.

Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States

Ah I can picture me on that chair on the porch and sipping a margarita......sweet!!!

30 Jan 2008 2:12pm

Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States

Looks like a great place to stay! Good capture of this old place!

30 Jan 2008 2:17pm

Jen from Alpharetta, United States

I'd like the reserve that chair in the sun PLEASE!!!!! I'll bring the book and a cold drink!
Great shot...very warm and so inviting!

30 Jan 2008 2:34pm

Wolfgang Prigge from Canada

Apalachicola, FL is also known for the two nearby State Parks, St George Island and St Joseph Peninsula, that have some of the best real beach camping in the US. They are still on my to do list...

30 Jan 2008 2:43pm

@Wolfgang Prigge: Yes, you do know the place. But there is nothing like being there!

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

Yes, I can see myself sitting there chillaxing with a book, my camera, and a nice cold drink... Nicely done, VF!! You've got us all salivating LOL!!

30 Jan 2008 3:13pm

MontereyJohn from Salinas, California, United States

That looks great. My brother lives over in Melbourne, so I'm going to have to get out that way and make a grand circuit of the state. Close as I have come to that area was a week on Dauphin Island, AL before hurricane Frederick blew it away years ago.

Can Orlando be somehow bypassed? :)

30 Jan 2008 3:55pm

@MontereyJohn: Lol. To bypass Orlando, always hug the coastline.

Chris from South Jersey, United States

You really have me wishing I was sitting on the porch with the breeze blowing....Nice peaceful image....

30 Jan 2008 4:13pm

ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany

Sounds like a place where I would certainly feel right at home... ;)

30 Jan 2008 4:14pm

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

The adirondack chairs are very inviting in the sun. Nice composition.

30 Jan 2008 4:54pm

Michael Rawluk from Prince George, Canada

What a great place to sit in the evening with a glass of wine and chat.

30 Jan 2008 5:13pm

Mandy from South Africa

It look slike such an warm and inviting place VF!! Awesome capture ~ the lighting is superb.

30 Jan 2008 5:33pm

alex centrella from fresno, United States

nice image..very home like..

30 Jan 2008 7:56pm

Forouz from Bavaria, Germany

Need to be somewhere similar. I like the angle, it totally fits the way you consider horizon...;)
You did best in these cold days...

30 Jan 2008 9:32pm

@Forouz: Ha-ha! Horizon and hotel, both laid back and easy-going here in "Paradise."

Michael from Wuppertal, Germany

Looks very comfortable, would like to be there!

30 Jan 2008 9:50pm

Ken McCoy from Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States

Caught at the perfect time of day!

31 Jan 2008 3:37am

Judy from Brooksville-Florida,, United States

Wow.........you've put this on the map for us, VF! Next trip north, this will be our first stop!!!

1 Feb 2008 6:58am

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