Day 8 Galveston 2 Jan

We had an early start, 5:30am, as we were flying back to Houston and transfering to Galveston with a driver. Once more we had a seamless flight, no complications at all and when we arrived in Houston our driver was waiting with a sign with our name on it, well sort of, they managed a 'k' in there somewhere. 

I was quite relieved as I had, had trouble booking a shuttle. I had been in contact via email with Island Breeze Shuttles weeks ago and they had all of our information and had quoted and everything and then I heard nothing from them, no replies to my emails and they didn't answer the phone, so on the day before the transfer I gave up on them and tried Z Limosines and received excellent service. 

The drive was pretty boring and freeway all the way, until we got to Galveston. What a pretty place, Galveston is an Island and has huge three story homes on the lagoon side, most of them have jetties and looked like summer houses. Our hotel, Casa Del Mar Beachfront Apartments, is across the road from the ocean beach. So we look out to the Gulf of Mexico, however it is a pretty bleary day. But not quite as cold as we had in New Orleans. 

The apartment is great with a kitchenette and small living area, you could easily stay here for a week. We have washed some clothes in the laundry, which is always a bonus. And they have a heated and a cold pool. Wandering down the road for a walk I found a supermarket and got some breakfast stuff and some snacks and water for the cruise. I don't know if you are allowed to take your own water but I will give it a go. 

We got a taxi down town, a long street with some nice tourist shops and some cheap tourist shops. Picking up a couple more snacks for the cruise, I got a six pack of merlot and don't know if it will be any good as it was from a 711/dairy. The town reminds me of the town from the Movie Jaws, houses are really quaint and so are the buildings where the shops are and it is a real seaside town.  Wandering down to the cruise port we found restaurants and had a bite, a Texas burger for Lance and baked shrimp and lump crab for me. And of course Heinikin and a NZ Nobilo Sav Blanc for me. 

A large cruise ship was in port and people were boarding so we went and had a look to get our bearings for tomorrow, then we found a cab to take us home. 

Our cab driver told us that the place down the road was a good place to eat. We were a bit hesitant because we have been so cold that a 15 minute walk at night seemed like torture. But after my walk today it was no where near as freezing, just bloody cold. So we ventured out and had a great meal at Landry's. And dare I say it, they had a lovely NZ oyster bay Sav Blanc. 

New words

Moe as in toe so moeka instead of mocha

Warder instead of water, they just dont know what we are saying when we enunciate the t.

And I forgot to say that when we were in New Orleans at the Marriott (say 'marry at') on New Years Eve I saw a guy doing a line of cocaine at the bar.