oysters

photo by kristen bach

apalachicola

considering there is a beach as close as 4 hours away, we don't get away nearly enough!  when we do, we love exploring all of the little beach towns all around.  we recently camped in cape san blas and loved exploring the nearby city, apalachicola.  there were mountains and mountains of oyster shells, old boats, fishing nets, and many lovely buildings that were once active to the fishing and oyster industry.

while we were driving around we listened to this gravy episode on the rise and fall of the oyster industry in apalachicola.  it's worth a listen!

photos and words by kristen bach

backyard oyster roast

local athens writer andre´gallant recently began working on a book project about georgia oysters and the people connected with them- those who work in the field, and in the water, everyday. In celebration of his project, and also to raise funds for it, andre´ held a backyard oyster roast with the help from his friends at seabear and the national, and many, many others. it was a rare treat to get a taste of fresh georgia oysters, both roasted and raw. we wish andre´ the best of luck on his exciting project.

photographs by rinne allen