~~ PENSACOLA ~~~ OLD BUILDINGS ~~ FRESH BIEGNETS ~~

We drove into Pensacola, FL to come upon the historic district.  Seville Gardens was a real find this morning. The old warehouses have been turned into restaurants, bars, entertainment centers for children and beautiful gardens. This morning, I thought the best part was the waitress that made my cafe mocha and fresh biegnets!  Warm, covered with powdered sugar and made fresh. YUM.

Joe could've spent the entire week looking at the old buildings and interiors.  I was anxious to get my toes into some sand!  Off we went to Pensacola Beach! It is already past noon! 

There will be more old buildings along the way, I'm sure!  Hope you enjoy the pictures and bit of information posted here.  Maybe it's a place that you haven't been to and you can catch a glimpse of what it's like.

The sun is out and the weather is gorgeous, let's go! 

GALVESTON, OH GALVESTON...

Joe read books this winter about Galveston, TX. The history, the hurricane of 1900, Strand Street (the most important street in Galveston and most important financial center in the world from 1870-1900.)

The hurricane brought an end to the prosperity of Galveston.  Galveston's port was one of the busiest in the world.  Today is it a beach, resort town.  The beach is dotted with colorful umbrellas and people with lobster skin, having fun during their vacations. 

Joe enjoyed seeing where the action was, so many years ago.  We took a horse and buggy ride with the driver giving a little history of the area.  Joe helped him out with more details than the driver could possibly remember!   

Leaving Texas~~
We are glad we spent the winter in Brownsville, TX.  We went to as many places as possible, met some wonderful people, added approximately 80 birds to my life bird list and enjoyed many towns in the area, as well as a few in Mexico.