Jean falls in love with Alabama....her journal continues (My comments in italics)

Road trip! Left lovely Natchez at about 9 a.m. for a 324 mile trip to the Gulf Shores. Stopped briefly on the Alabama border at a beautiful rest stop then found our way to Orange Beach, which is right on the Alabama/Florida border.
When we were at the Cajun rally, a company had been handing out free Margueritas as a promo for this new RV site. Debs had chatted to one of the guys, Gary, and got herself (and us) a free stay and this was the site we were now headed for. (Note- Buena Vista on the Beach--one of the most gorgeous motorhome resorts we've ever seen)

It was a brand new resort and had a lot going for it - each plot had a beautiful, lavishly furnished stone built cottage where owners of RVs could sleep, cook, etc while their RV was parked securely outside.

The plots are all built around a lake and plans include a large pool with Jacuzzi etc but when we stayed, we were one of only 2 RVs. It was right opposite the white-sandy beach though and we were sure we'd struck lucky.

After about an hour, Gary showed up - he was from Birmingham, Alabama, in his late 30s probably, quite dishy and very laid back and friendly. He offered to show us round so we all piled into his SUV and off we went. Orange Beach was a gorgeous place, right on the edge of the sea with white sand and million dollar homes. Gary pointed out the best restaurants and of more interest to us, the best dives. He then offered to meet us the next day and take us to a particularly good dive in his boat. Can't wait!