First Saturday of Spring

It has been a fun few days here in paradise. The weather is great so we have been getting out and about. Thursday night we went to dinner at a place that we have not tried before. La Famiglia Italian Restaurant is right non Hwy 98 just a few feet from the harbor. We weren't expecting much but it was an authentic Italian place. Francesca who is actually from Rome waited on us. She made good suggestions and we had a terrific meal. The place was packed with a good mix of tourist and some local fishermen. We will be back there.

Saturday was our Crab Island Mambo First Saturday of Spring Beach Party. A great turn out and we had a blast on the beach. A lot of spring breakers were around but we had to show them how out to throw a party. A local musician who plays at Pandora's Steakhouse stopped by and did a few songs for us. Several other folks who were on the beach came by to party with us too. It's always fun when you have a party that others want to experience.

In the evening, Mama Mambo and I went to Ciao Bella Pizza as we had a taste for pizza. They make some of the best pies in Destin. This is another authentic Italian restaurant. It takes me back to my childhood when I visit these places. Also makes me wish I had learned Italian but then again I have enough trouble with English. After the pizza we walked over to Hogs Breath Saloon. John and Cam were behind the bar. Dave and his son were there and we chatted for a while with them. Mama Mambo went out to the outside bar for a moment and ran into some more people we knew. Destin is a small town and you always run into people you know.

Sunday was a fantastic day weather wise. The humidity was down, the temps were perfect around 80 and a slight breeze made it all the better. I got out and washed BadAss. (My car!) In the late afternoon, Mama Mambo and I went to KC’s Sandbar and Grill to hang out for a while. Rose and Sara were working the bar. Owners Bev and Mike were sitting at the bar too. This great open air bar in downtown Ft. Walton Beach has a Key West feel to it. We ordered some food and had a bunch of friends come in from a day of kayaking at Crab Island. Jan, Loujean, Terry, Michele, Kenny, James all came is as did Wayne and several others. Sunday is customer appreciation dinner night. They put out a spread of free food. Last night was chicken that everyone enjoyed. A duo from Cincinnati was playing music and we all enjoyed our time under the stars. Check out KC’s when you are in town!

Enjoy your week!