May Rays

While on patrol yesterday morning I finally caught a glimpse of what some people refer to as May rays. Considerably smaller in size than the ones I see in the fall, possibly the May rays are juveniles coming near shore to feed.

Later in the day when I visited my friend Nancy at Portofino, she said she had been watching large groups of them feeding along the shoreline. Unfortunately my visit did not coincide with their feeding schedule. I would have enjoyed showing you photos of how large the school of rays can be.


But what a gorgeous day!!! Just look at our beautiful water. I never get tired of the stunning views at Portofino.

Another view

The rain just doesn't want to let up, so I decided to show you another, drier view of the island. They say the 3-bedroom units at Portofino have a 270 degree view -- and I believe them!


If you have followed my blog for long you know my favorite area to hike is Range Point and beyond. This photo looks east from Tower IV at Portofino, down on Range Point and eastward to Big Sabine, the next point in the distance.

Looking east from the 19th floor balcony...

Then west across Santa Rosa Sound.

The west view looks straight down the island and I can imagine some beautiful sunsets.

How cool is this view!

Surfers are out enjoying the high surf while the rest of us are staying under cover.

Ahhhh...do I have to go?? I could look at this view all day...maybe someday.

Overlooking Range Point

Portofino towers overlook the estuary at Range Point and the views can be incredibly beautiful and peaceful on a day like this. I took a walk considerably past Range Point this morning and looking back toward Portofino I saw a Blue Heron fishing for breakfast.

Sunday at the beach

More company arrived in time to catch the Blue Angel show. On Sunday we stayed on the east end of Pensacola Beach. Above, Fat Albert banked around the towers at Portofino.


The kids were thrilled to watch the Blue Angels soar overhead.


I love Pensacola Beach!


I love skimboarding!