Author: Kelly (Page 62 of 66)

Semi-Retired Engineer

Long Island Village

February 1, 2021 / Kelly / 1 Comment

Today, we arrived in Port Isabel, TX. We are staying in this very nice development with over 1,000 sites. Lots have Cottages, Mobile Homes and RV’s. We have a very nice site with full hookups on one of the canals.

There is an 18 hole par 3 course in the middle. It has indoor and outdoor swimming pools and multiple hot tubs.

We got a great site right on the canal.

Property Map (PDF)

Padre Balli Beach walk and drive

January 31, 2021 / Kelly / 0 Comments

This morning we had a nice long 5 mile walk on the beach. Tonight we drove down the beach 6 miles and had dinner. Things are working out great.

Padre Balli County Park

January 29, 2021 / Kelly / 0 Comments

We arrived at this quiet and clean county park today. Very nice beach. You can drive the shore line and have a fire. Very quiet, not many visitors. Peaceful. Very short walk to the beach. $50/day with full hookups.

http://www.campendium.com/padre-balli-county-park

18+ Mile Bike Ride (eBikes)

January 28, 2021 / Kelly / 0 Comments

Pam and I rented eBikes today and rode for over 18 miles. We followed the entire sea wall up the coast. When we returned to town we went back to the Tree Tour and saw the sculptures we missed on Monday. Great afternoon. I think eBikes are in our future.

Memorial to all those lost during the hurricane of 1900

This place was wiped out by Hurricane Ike in 2008

https://www.pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers/galveston/

Pam rented this one: Interceptor Cruiser

Kelly Rented this one: City Commuter

Kelly also tried this one out: Element Fat Tire Bike

We both liked the Interceptor the best, but Kelly would go with the Fat tire bike to be able to go anywhere.

Galveston Tree Sculpture Tour

January 25, 2021 / Kelly / 0 Comments

Pam and I walked most of this tour. Really a great story and fantastic sculptures. We stopped and talked to home owner of the Great Dane. He commissioned it based on one of his gigs that now keeps watch looking to the sea.

https://www.galveston.com/whattodo/tours/self-guided-tours/treesculpturetour/

On September 13th, 2008, Hurricane Ike covered most of the Island in a tidal surge. The damaging combination of powerful wind and waves immediately uprooted many trees, but ultimately the salty storm waters led to the demise of the thousands of others. Ike forced us to say a sad goodbye to so much of the island’s beautiful tree canopy.

Years later, sculpture artists have breathed second life into something Mother Nature attempted to destroy. Whimsical sculptures have replaced the majestic oaks that once lined many neighborhood streets and shaded homes. Tucked into gardens and nestled in side yards the sculptures are there for you to enjoy.