Not really but I always wanted to say that and since we
drove through Houston to get to Galveston I could! Well we actually did have a
problem in New Orleans with our air conditioner but I digress.
Houston from the road
We left New Orleans and headed to the Texas Gulf. We stopped
at Lake Charles Louisiana for a few days to check out that area and wait out a
short rain storm. The Lake is nice and the town has an historic district. We
left Lake Charles on November 7th to head to Galveston.
Besides wanting to see Texas and the Gulf Coast fishing was
calling so we selected an RV park where we can walk to the ocean. Oh yeah guess
who doesn’t mind walking there either. You’re right it’s Izzy.
Sunrise from our Trailer
Colors out our window
Beach Anyone?
Taller than me
Enjoying the Sun
At the park
We spent a few nights in San Leon first and enjoyed a round
of golf at their executive course. We did some sightseeing from that location
which is how we found our current landing.
A Ship in the Distance
Color on the water
Since we want to do some surf fishing Steve was on a mission
to seek out the local fisher dudes and get the scoop. He found a few so
ventured out of the truck to ask one of them what they were using and what they
were catching.
A Local Fisherman
Tell me the secret location or else!
Waiting for the mad fisherman to return
This meant we needed some more tackle and of course we had to
get some live bait. It’s a good thing Izzy didn’t see us get them since she
loves to lick live fish.
So far our fishing endeavor has led to some small success in
catching some really small red fish. Oh well Izzy had fun trying to find them
when Steve put them back in the water.
Keeping watch
Owns the beach
Hurry up and throw it
Priceless
The helper
Where did the fish go?
She also enjoyed swimming after a piece of driftwood I found
so she could be entertained while we were fishing. The birds were actively feeding and didn’t
seem to mind Izzy hanging around.
There's got to be some food around here
I need a drink
Steve headed out the next morning when it was still dark to
see about catching some flounder. He went to the spot where he spoke with the
local from the other day. Izzy and I spent the morning enjoying the beach with a
long walk and when we returned there was master fisher dude Steve cleaning a
flounder. Yummy we get to try a new recipe.
Walking along the harbor we found this ship that has been
restored and will be ready to sail again in March. The ship’s name is Elissa
and was used for years as a trade vessel. While we were wandering around we
came upon a fishing charter office. I bet you can’t guess what I am going write
next? Anyway Steve will be heading out early Saturday morning for a 36 hour
fishing trip with the hopes of landing a really, really, really big tuna. He will probably catch other species too. I’ll
see if he caught a catnap or not when I pick him up Sunday evening.
The Elissa
The Boat That Leads to the Tuna!
We decided to go check out one of the two golf courses in Galveston. I was able to take a few pictures while Steve inquired about playing. We haven’t played it yet since the wind has been blowing about 20-30 mph and today is pretty chilly for here (50). If the course was set up where you only hit with the wind I could hit as well as a pro. Wishful thinking on my part!
The View at the Golf Course
Gorgeous
Lavender
From here we will head to Corpus Christie but before we pull
up the stabilizers I’ll let you all know how successful the mad fisher dude is
on the tuna trip!
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