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Sunset pics? Tonight in Galveston (Original Post) Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2024 OP
The color reflected in the water ... superb! Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #1
Thanks...I-Phone, guess getting as good as a csmera? Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2024 #2
For sure! Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #3
Wonderful sunset in Galveston, and thank you, my dear Laura! CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2024 #4
Ew..hate that you didn't come here when it was nice Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2024 #5
One of the best places in Texas. emulatorloo Jan 2024 #6
I was there in April, 2021, mainly to see High Island up the coast with AndyS. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2024 #7
Totally off topic, but think gulf shrimp the best Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2024 #13
It's a wildlife preserve. I'm not sure but there's another place near there called Smith Oaks. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2024 #14
Wow. Absolutely breathtaking! Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2024 #17
Doesn't even seem real Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2024 #18
Wow catrose Jan 2024 #8
Wow..i will order. Reading a very good novel now where Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2024 #11
Thank you! Hope you like it catrose Jan 2024 #15
Just ordered from B & N. Will let you know ! :) Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2024 #16
Gorgeous colors! brer cat Jan 2024 #9
Beautiful. Callalily Jan 2024 #10
Great picture LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #12

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,475 posts)
4. Wonderful sunset in Galveston, and thank you, my dear Laura!
Fri Jan 19, 2024, 10:31 PM
Jan 2024

I was there once, a couple of years ago, and at the time, it was storming! The waves were high and I could see why many houses were up on stilts.

Love the colors in your photo too! Cell phones are taking remarkably good photos these days. Yours is an example of that.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
5. Ew..hate that you didn't come here when it was nice
Fri Jan 19, 2024, 10:45 PM
Jan 2024

NOT summer - too hot.

I think California is gorgeous. Favorite part - Santa Ynez. Want to go more north - NE of Calistoga.

We just retired and since my husband is from Texas, he picked Galveston. So cold months here - warm in CT, my home state.

But I really like Galveston. Great fresh seafood, ocean, plus lots of history and soul. Laid back and trending liberal. New Orleans light

CaliforniaPeggy

(152,475 posts)
7. I was there in April, 2021, mainly to see High Island up the coast with AndyS.
Fri Jan 19, 2024, 11:08 PM
Jan 2024

April is when the birds return to their nesting grounds to have their chicks. We decided to swing by Galveston as well. Andy got some terrific bird shots there, in the surf!

And we did eat extremely well! Every place had shrimp and lots of it! It was a great trip.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
13. Totally off topic, but think gulf shrimp the best
Sat Jan 20, 2024, 12:46 PM
Jan 2024

Perhaps it's my lack of understanding of supply chain costs, but still don't get how it's cheaper up north to get Argentinian shrimp than from the US gulf. Nor how it's cheaper to get garlic in CA from afar when it can be wagoned in from up the hill.

Sorry rambling

Never heard of High Island..will look up

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CaliforniaPeggy

(152,475 posts)
14. It's a wildlife preserve. I'm not sure but there's another place near there called Smith Oaks.
Sat Jan 20, 2024, 01:04 PM
Jan 2024

The spring is the time to be there, even though the weather can be "iffy."


Here's an example:



And yes, I took it!

catrose

(5,242 posts)
8. Wow
Fri Jan 19, 2024, 11:08 PM
Jan 2024

In a recent book, I sent my main character to Galveston. I wish I could have rented this photo for the publicity materials.
https://books2read.com/BlackOrchids3

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