The Beauty of Sunset

I remember where I took this photo. This was the parking lot of Jimmy Buffet, it was the last time that we went to Margaritaville. This casino was closed you know. The newest casino in Biloxi but, the first one to go. Jimmy Buffet/Margaritaville did not come to an agreement with their landlords. They are supposed to build a hotel come 2015, it's needed so they can stay in business. They can't compete with other casinos in the area if they don't have a hotel. They were closed at 10 PM on a Monday, September 15, 2014. Only 2 years since they opened in 2012.

On this particular day, we dine in one of their restaurants overlooking the Biloxi Bay. It was gorgeous. As we head home, we saw the parking lot empty and was a bit sad. 

When I saw the beautiful sky, I said a prayer that the workers in this company will find a new job easy.

Tropical Storm Isaac Heads to New Orleans

I have been to New Orleans and boy, this place has not fully recovered from the devastation brought by Hurricane Katrina and in few hours, Tropical Storm Isaac will directly hit this place. What a coincidence because exactly 7 years ago ( Aug 29, 2005), Hurricane Katrina hits hard New Orleans.

The threat of TS Isaac grows by the minute and I hope the people living in the coastal areas of Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana take the warning seriously.

I saw the news just a minute ago showing HardRock Biloxi sign which says "We are open and Rooms Available". The Beach Boulevard area in Biloxi is not the safest place to check in especially when TS Isaac is heading that way.

The house of my late father-in-law was one of the houses which was completely destroyed during Hurricane Katrina. It was a scary situation but, thank God, there was no one in the house. They went to Mobil Alabama.

All our relatives in Mississippi are already bracing for the TS Isaac. My sis-in-law lived near the beach so; she told us that she will be going to her sister who lives inland.

Anyway, I hope the storm will weaken and that everyone will be safe.

Chester M. McPhearson, Jr. Pier in Ocean Springs Mississippi

Hello Travel Tuesday hoppers. Thanks for the comments last week, I enjoyed reading them. Today, I would like to show you the view of the Gulf Coast. I took these photos while we were at Chester M. McPhearson, Jr. Pier in Ocean Springs Mississippi. According to my husband, he was the mayor in this city at one time and year's ago, he own a hardware store in the middle of the town.
That's me feeding the birds at sunset. Hubby and I love going on the beach which is just 5 minutes or less from the house.

There are so many birds here and people would come by to feed them. Birds and animals are protected so; no one is allowed to hurt them and definitely, no hunting in this area.

This beach is open for public and it is Free.

This is located in Beach Boulevard in the city of Ocean Springs right off the Highway 90. Oh, the beach is few miles long so; if you drive down the Gulf Coast, you would see this amazing view too.

We came here at the Pier to go fishing and crabbing. Sometimes, we move to the harbor.

That's hubby looking on the Bay of Biloxi and that building is the Isle Hotel.

There was a damage on this Pier during Hurricane Katrina so; they build them back that is why, it looks so new.

We pass by here every morning too right after I logged out from work. I work in the casino at night (graveyard shift) and by 7 am we pass here on our way home. A good area to see the sunset, sunrise and just have a picnic.

Beads and Mardi Gras

Here I am once again, sharing the photos for Tuesday Travels. I would like to thank you all for visiting my post last week and for the comments. I can't wait to visit your blogs and see the places you've been to this week. These photos were taken last February when we went to Mississippi for Mardi Gras Parades in Ocean Springs, Biloxi and D'Iberville. We love visiting Mississippi because of the country setting, amazing view of the Gulf Coast, awesome beach, the taste of crawfish, gumbo and blue crabs. This particular parade was in D'Iberville, one of the biggest Mardi Gras Parades happen here. From the beginning to end, the krewes on the decorative floats throw beads to the crowd. They also throw moon pies, stuff toys, and other stuffs. Basically, the people go to the parade to see the different floats with lavish decors, catch the beads, have fun and get together with family. I am having fun here LOL.It is a big tradition in the South particularly in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.The picture above is the picture of my family.I love Mardi Gras and I love catching beads. I send those beads back home. Have you been to a Mardi Gras? Go visit New Orleans, it's spectacular! See you in your blog.

Evergreen Cemetery in Ocean Springs

Every time we visited Mississippi, we always came by to Evergreen Cemetery. When my father-in-law was alive, he loves to buy flowers for his wife and bring it here. The three of us would spent the time pulling the weeds and water the grass in their 4-lot space. When my father-in-law died few days before my birthday, we were in Orlando having a vacation. I celebrated my birthday a week earlier in his bedroom in the care facility. He ate pizza and he was having a good time with us. Before we left to Orlando, I washed his feet because whoever was assigned with him, did not do the right job. He was tickled when I tried to washed his feet with soaps. He always asked me if I was happy living with him in Mississippi. I missed him. My husband missed him a lot. He was sad when we leave for Orlando, he doesn't like us to leave him, afraid that we will not see him alive. We were traveling back to Mississippi when my sister-in-law called us that he's gone. He died on his sleep.

Billy Guice Veterans Memorial Park in Biloxi

Hubby and I had lunch at the Satisfaction Buffet at Hardrock last Friday and as we went back to our hotel, I told him that I should drop by at this memorial park.Billy Guice Veterans Memorial Park is located along Highway 90, Beach Boulevard in Biloxi, Mississippi just beside the Hardrock Hotel and Casino.The names listed on the memorial stones are those men and women in uniform who died during the war from different countries such as: Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Iraq, Afghanistan, Philippines and more.Beside the name, it lists down the date, place and the operation/war they've been and their picture. This memorial park is located in a nice place with the view of the Gulf coast.If you happen to visit Mississippi, check out this place. You will not miss this place if you come out from the garage of Hardrock casino and hotel or passed by the Highway 90.

As We Head Back Home

We arrived in Mississippi around 5 PM. It was actually 6 PM in Orlando. It was still early so, we decided to drive around Ocean Springs and Biloxi. This place is our second home, the hometown of my husband. We love Orlando but, coming here twice a year gives us a happy feeling. We drove down the old house and went to the cemetery to visit the abode of my father-in-law. We missed him a lot.This is the amazing view that we always hang out when we lived here for almost two years. The Gulfcoast view is just an awesome sight! It truly brings back happy thoughts and happy memories!

Great Hotel in Biloxi Mississippi

Hello everyone! Thanks for stopping by on my Tuesday Travel entry last week. I am late on my submission this week huh? Anyway, I am trying to catch up! We are here in Mississippi for Mardi Gras celebration and we stayed in the Isle of Biloxi Hotel and Casino.We are staying here for 3-nights and it's FREE! What a good blessing huh? Thanks to @IsleCasinoBX for this wonderful complimentary stay. We are in great gratitude for giving us a wonderful hotel accommodation. That's my husband checking on his business and working online. Here is the area where hubby prepared his morning coffee and off to the left side is the bathroom with a good size bath tub. Opposite to this area is the closet with a safety box where guests can secure their precious gadgets and moolah.I requested two queen size beds with balcony facing the Bay bridge and the Bay of Biloxi.The location of the Isle of Biloxi Hotel and Casino is just perfect if you stay in Biloxi Mississippi. Anything you need is right here and if you want to gamble, their slot machines pays good! Well, it depends upon your luck huh?The room is spacious and WiFi connectivity is everywhere in the property. Anyone can access it so easily.Here is the Isle of Biloxi from the Bay Bridge view.And in here is the view from the room's balcony. That's the Bay of Biloxi and the land mass across is the city of Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Wood Carving

Hello everyone! Much as I wanted to share every details of my travel, I was just too tired when I saw the bed at night. I woke up early today and thought, I should update my blogs a lil bit.This picture was taken at Mississippi Welcome Center. Isn't it gorgeous? The bird on the tree is a wood carving. Here in Mississippi, they don't uproot the dying tree instead, they hire wood carvers. Some wood carving enthusiasts and talents offer their services and materials for free. If you visit down the Gulfcoast in Biloxi, you will see some of the amazing wood carvings on Highway 90. If you happen to pass by, drop by this place and take a look at it.

Awesome View From Our Room at the Beau Rivage Hotel

This is part of the city of Biloxi in Mississippi. One of the buildings that you saw here is my workplace for 18 months. There are 8 world class casinos in Biloxi namely: Grand, Hard Rock, IP, Isle, Boomtown, Palace, Treasure Bay, and Beau Rivage.Looking down on the beautiful view of the city from our room at the Beau Rivage Hotel.Our room is located on the 23rd floor, it's huge and has the best bathroom. I like the view and the room is PERFECT but, I do not like the location of our room. It was inconvenient to walk from the garage to the hotel. The worst part is from the elevator (at the middle), we had to walk all the way to our room located at the end plus NO WIFI.We need an Internet Connection so, on the third day, we transferred to another casino/hotel. On this day, it was foggy and it's about 6AM and the sunrise was hidden behind the thick clouds. The pool area was FANTASTIC...world class ambiance facing the Gulf.I love the breakfast buffet in BeauRivage full of delicious foodies and so affordable! I took this picture on mobile, the Beau Rivage Hotel and Casino.Okay, this is the look of our bedroom, pretty awesome huh? Oh, their bathroom is crazy perfect and huge! The only set back, no WiFi on our floor and the distance from the elevator to our room is longgggggggggggggggg. Done!

Such a Beautiful Sky

Isn't it beautiful? Here I go again, doing my sky watching! When we have our short road trip to Mississippi last month, I told my husband that we will have to go to Ship Island. We will ride a ferry for less than $25 each. Since we have an extra day to wander the Gulf Coast, he agreed but, when we were on the port, the captain told us that they postponed the sail to Ship Island. There was a weather disturbance and the storm was really bad.

While hubby and the captain where talking, my eyes were glued on the sky! OMG! The sky was amazing and the clouds were like a painting!
The sky was great but, they know better when there is a coming storm!We went back to our hotel and later on went shopping in the Singing River Mall. I used to call it as the "ghost mall" because there was nobody there! Few customers and the price at Macys and other stores, so unbelievable!What a glorious day it was! I had fun shopping and later that day, hubby and I went to the Isle to play the slot machines. Okay! I lost a bit of money but, it was alright! We had fun anyway! This is the view of the Gulf Coast!