First Time Walk on Seawall Blvd in Galvaston, TX

in #weekend2 years ago

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We set out this windy, cloudy, misty morning for our first walk along Seawall Blvd in Galveston, TX. So what do Jimi Hendrix and Willie Nelson have to do with the Seawall Blvd? Actually, there was a small strip of businesses facing the ocean and the end one was a Smoke Shop that had the most incredible paintings on the brick walls of their establishment. Another wall featured Bob Marley.

I actually love the music of all three of these greats, so why not give them a little One Love!

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While it was a blustery day with sea salt spray caressing our faces as we walked along, it was still a long way better than the Illinois ice storm that we left back home. There were some brave souls out on this pier trying their luck with fishing. I'm content to watch and take pictures. I probably could never even land the bait in the ocean with the way the wind was gusting, lol.

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The sounds of the surf crashing along the beach made a nice backdrop, so different from what we are used to in our tame walks around the park close to our house. For weekend entertainment, the Pleasure Pier has hours on Saturday and Sunday during this season. I see a Bubba Gump Shrimp restaurant that I have marked in my mind for visiting at a later date. The crowd at the Pier is pretty light and most of the rides aren't even open.

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At the other end of the Pleasure Pier, as seen from the ocean side, is a building advertising Live Music. That is also something that I've marked for further investigation. We ARE in Texas and I did bring my boots, so maybe I can luck up on some country line dancing, which is one of my favorite fun weekend things. @crypt-skip - not so much, but he's a good enough sport to come with me sometimes.

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We turned around at the Pier (4.8 miles from where we started) and headed back toward the condo. Still keeping an eye on the clouds and the threatening rain, but the temperature was plenty warm enough for our HIVE bling hoodies.

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The entire walk was an exploration of possible things to do and places to eat, as well as enjoying the fresh air and new scenery. We even found two spas nearby because all this walking makes me think about getting a massage. Options are a good thing!

The Rain Forest Cafe presents another possibility, but more than likely, we won't make it there. We tend to try to discover local places, rather than tourist places. The old-fashioned soda fountain at Star Drug Store was a neat find, and they make a mean Peanut Butter Milkshake.

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One of the last things I snapped a picture of was this statue on the beach that presided over a stopping place with picnic tables where you could enjoy the view or make your way down to the beach. I wonder what stories it could tell about secrets overheard or romances shared...

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So far, it's been a wonderful weekend, even without the best weather.

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Never been to Galveston but I do enjoy the song about the city by Glenn Campbell! Was this a recent vacation?

Wall paintings of Jimi Hendrix, Willie Nelson, Bob Marley all in one place? Besides amazing music, I wonder what other common denominator they have. Hmm. Hint: all paintings were seen at a Smoke Shop! Haha!🌬🌿🌬

You and @crypt-skip look like you have lots of fun traveling! By the way, nice looking HIVE hoody!

Have a terrific weekend in spite of the gloomy, doomy weather we're having @blueeyes8960🌙💫

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@ninahaskin Thanks for stopping by and reading and curating!
We are on this vacation right now, enjoying the Not-Freezing-Cold-Current-Illinois-Weather!

Yeah, smoke shop - Hendrix, Nelson and Marley, what a coincidence!

@crypt-skip makes a great travel buddy, or an at-home buddy as well. 😍

We love our Hive hoodies, and we have Splinterlands ones too. Begging people to ask us about them, lol.

Enjoy yourself and exploring all the hidden gems in Galveston! You're not missing a thing in the bi-state area with the blah weather, that's for sure! I'll check back on your blog and live my life vicariously through your travels for the week!🧳✈🇨🇱

Glad you're having a great time, even with the weather not being ideal.

I wonder what stories it could tell about secrets overheard or romances shared...

Would make for an interesting story to be sure! LoL :D

I was thinking the same thing @inthenow, you might see that picture as the main story one of these days!

You had a nice time with good meals and fun places to visit. Your highlight on the post gives us a walk along with you which is not a bad one at all. Was that you in the pix? I was thinking you are female with a blue eyes, haha 😂

That is my husband @crypt-skip in the photo. You are correct, I'm the blue-eyed female.
Thanks for stopping by!
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