Galveston

GALVESTON

Galveston Island is the site of the worst natural disaster to ever strike America. Back when there were no weather warnings, at the start of the last century, a hurricane came up the Gulf of Mexico and destroyed Galveston, which at that time was one of the most prosperous cities in America. Over 6000 people died. Current day Galveston is a bustling tourist town with major attractions such as Moody Gardens.

There are many Texas State Historical Markers in Galveston which reference the hurricane of 1900.

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After the hurricane a seawall was built and the land behind the seawall was raised. Galveston was again struck by a strong hurricane, in 1915, but only 12 people died. The seawall worked.

A memorial statue at water's edge dedicated to those who perished in the Storm of 1900.

Galveston takes its storm warnings seriously. There are also Hurricane evacuation routes marked. Seemed similar to the Tsunami evacuation routes you see on the Washington coast.

A couple bus loads of urchins playing in the surf, along with a couple surfers. Let's see if we can walk out on that pier.

Turns out it is a fishing pier, with some added features.

Some sort of commercial establishment occupies the end of the fishing pier.

Apparently you pay to fish from this joint's decks. Or if you buy a beer you can fish for free.

The seawall continues til it reaches the entry to Galveston Bay. Oil tankers pass through here on their way to the Gulf.

A huge private beach which charges a 5 buck entry fee, at the north end of Galveston Island. Apparently having parties is encouraged here as several roadside stores had big signs advertising the last chance to get beach party supplies.

This restaurant on a pier looks like a good place to have some seafood, and some crawfish. So, let's go there.

This tourist is looking a bit seasick. Maybe from the heavy wind combined with the surf. Or maybe it is because he almost dropped his credit card through the deck and into the surf.

This guy seems to be enjoying his huge platter of crawfish. The others watching the spectacle don't seem to be enjoying it as much.

. Hope you enjoyed visiting Galveston Island

Let's go back to Houston

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