And, of course, the tour made us thirsty.
Inside, this fellow greeted us.
Near Galveston Harbor is The Strand, an area of mostly Victorian buildings filled with shops and eateries.
For those who like a little darker picture of island life . . . a Strand alley.
On our journey across Galveston, this little guy and his buddies kept us company.
And the end of a stormy day Under the Tiki Hut.
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I've never been to Galveston, it looks like it's got lots of character. Love The Strand, what great architecture on that building!
Oh, I went on a Ride-the-Ducks tour in Branson, Missouri. LOVED IT. Your Duke tour bus looks exactly like ours did. Did you get quackers to blow on throughout the ride?
Joanne - Galveston has tons of character. From Jean Lafitte, the pirate, through prostitution and gambling, hurricanes, a thriving cruise ship port, and a top-notch medical facility. And, of course, tourism :)
Linda - Darn! We didn't get quackers :(
I just found your blog and it is great. Your photos of your vacation were great. It looks as though your had a wonderful trip.
Glad to meet a fellow writer.
Dig the army craft! What a way to tour.
What a wonderful vacation you had! What an innovative looking tour bus that Duck is!
Love that pic of the Tiki Hut! :)
Looking forward to seeing more of your pictures.
I've never been there. Thanks for sharing your pictures. You really get a feel for the town!
Alex - It was a blast!
Lisa - One more round next Wednesday.
Lydia - It's a fun place to visit.
Brenda - I missed your post above for some reason. Inattention on my part. Come back any time. I'm usually not quite so disorganized. Our vacation was great.
I lived in Houston for a year after high school, but never made it ti Galveston. Glad to see the place has recovered from the hurricane of a few years ago.
Those duck things are cute. :) Saw those in Boston. Didn't get to ride in one though.
Really cool.
My family is planning to take a cruise this year and we plan to leave from Galveston. SO thanks for some photos.
Stephen - Galveston is NOTHING like Houston. I love the island. I'm glad they are recovering from the hurricane, too.
LR - Make the time for a ride on one if you happen across them again. They're fun!
Clarissa - Have fun on your cruise! I also posted photos last Wednesday and will post the last batch next Wednesday.
Three cruise ships came and went while we were there. The Harbor Area is in walking distance of The Strand, so is easy to visit if you have time. The Seawall Area is on the other side of the island, so you'd need a taxi tour or rent a car.
The Duck and another tour ride are both on Seawall Blvd. I didn't see any that originated in The Strand, but that could change as they continue rebuilding.
Strand is the German word for beach, did you know? Pretty pictures, and I like the Tiki Hut. Greetings from our island in the Baltic Sea.
Angela - I learned a new German word. Thanks. More Tiki Huts next Wednesday! I love looking a photos of your Baltic island.
I Love Ducks! Boston has a great Duck tour. And the guy up the pole--too funny! Love these shots!
The guy on the pole is a little freaky, but fun.
Hart - The pole guy was a hoot.
Holly - And a little freaky. But he fit right into the place.
You make me want to go on a vacation!
Sounds like the perfect day! I want a Tiki hut!
Janet - Vacations are good for the soul :)
Jayne - I enjoyed visiting these! Thanks for commenting.
I love islands. They're so peaceful. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure, Glynis :)
Oh my....I stumbled on your blog and read this...my heart! I grew up in Kemah, and went to Galveston often...more than often. I went there before the strand was built, but after the seawall, I am old but not that old. I loved Galveston...thank you for offering a flash back
Hi Donna!
Thanks for stopping by the Tiki Hut and leaving a comment. I'm so happy you enjoyed the Galveston photos. I've been to Kemah and had a lot of fun there. Both before and after the boardwalk.
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