Dr's, trees, museum, SPI and more

 Hang on to your hats kiddos, we have a lot to cover.


  First off if you have paid attention you are aware we we made the drive from Edinburg to Mansfield and back twice in the last two weeks. About 480 miles one way so no small deal. While I did not get the "see you next year" I wanted, i did get a six month pass. Biopsy avoided so play on!

 The tree on the space beside us had issues and had to be removed. Tree trimmers did great but I confess to some anxious moments.

We visited some sites in Port Isabel, one being the old light house. Not near as nice as the one on St. Simons but nice none the less.

  Of course we had to visit the Museum nearby!

  This museum was small and in need of some upkeep. However you never know the treasures one might find in small museums. While I lament the slaughter of animals to harvest ivory, this exhibit was amazing. I apologize for the photos but I was shooting thru thick glass and focal points were challenging.

 This area has a long maritime history so a good part of museum dedicated to all things nautical. Pardon me as we interject a little bathroom humor.

Never again complain about cheap bathroom tissue!


 Now across the causeway to South Padre Island, I must say we were a little disappointed in SPI on the whole. After the sugar sand of the Emerald coast of Florida, and a magical stay on Amelia Island, South Padre was a let down. Water very clear and we saw no evidence of the red tide plaguing the area. The developed area was not what we expected. Maybe if we come back at spring break when the beaches are full of spring breakers...A bunch of bikini wearing girls gone wild might change my opinion!

  Between Edinburg and SPI lies the town of Harlingen. It is home to the Marine Military Academy. Which in turn is home to this moving memorial. Be sure and read the plaque in between.

 I think that about catches you up. A cold drink to anyone who notices anything different in these photos..It has been toasty but nice breeze keeps it tolerable, Rain in forecast starting Monday but we can deal with that. Our friends Tom and Diane are flying to Russia to meet their son's new in-laws. They get home in time to drive down and spend 4 days with us. probably will have to wake them up....



as always, carpe diem