Holidays in Galverston- TX

The Ferry To go to Pelican Island, it took me about 15 minutes to cross the channel. The weather was lovely and I was lucky to see some pelicans and even some dolphins. There were lots of seagulls, I had taken some bread and so I could feed them. I enjoyed it!

Shopping in Galveston You can get everything you want in Galveston: antiques, art, ice-cream, candies, clothes, toys, gifts, beach stuff, jewels, food, witchery... don't know what it is? Well, you probably know the word "witch", don't you?... In the shop you can find, potions, candles, cards, herbs, books everything you need if you are a witch.... Look, you can see a photo of the place at the bottom, on the right.

Galveston Hurricane Museum In 1900, Galveston was hit by a terrible hurricane. It was the deadliest hurricane in US history. Over 6000 people died. There is a museum that tells you everything about this major disaster. I wanted to visit it and was really impressed by the photos and stories. The city has been hit by more hurricanes later and it has always recovers. . Inside the Worst Natural Disaster in U.S. History Forecasters expect mild storms from the Atlantic hurricane season that officially kicked off June 1. After monster modern storms in New York, New Jersey, Louisiana, and Texas, many have forgotten that the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history actually came more than 100 years ago-a worst case scenario that arrived ashore Galveston, Texas, on Sept. Slate Magazine

Moody GardensI spent a whole day in Moody Gardens. There are three big pyramids offering hours of fun. I Walked along the Rainforest Pyramid and saw monkeys, birds, lizards and butterflies. In the Aquarium Pyramid, I watched many animals: fish, sharks, seals and penguins. In The Discovery Pyramid, I enjoyed a 3D movie. Moody Gardens Galveston Texas | Amusement Theme Parks | Houston Attractions | Family & Group Vacation Idea TX Looking for island fun in Galveston Texas?Moody Gardens is the perfect group or family vacation idea attractions for those seeking a thrilling amusement theme park adventure near Houston! Visit the world-class oceanic zoo Aquarium Pyramid, Rainforest Pyramid, Discovery Museum, or IMAX 3D theaters. Moodygardens

The Bishop's Palace There are several historic houses in Galveston. The best-known is the Bishop's Palace. It is made of colored stone, rare woods, stained-glass windows, bronze dragons and other sculptures. This home was built at the end of the 19th century. I saw the living room where the owners could often listen to music during the hot summer months, the big rotunda staircase, the bathroom with three taps: one for hot, one cold, and one for rainwater. Thanks to the audio guide, I learnt a lot about the everyday life of rich people and their servants in those days.

Pelican Island I spent a couple of hours on Pelican island and enjoyed a peaceful walk. I saw the Bolivar lighthouse which used to be white and black. it is now covered with rust and almost completely black. I also saw some houses built on stilts. There are meant to resist hurricanes but a lot of them were destroyed in 2005 and 2008.

The beaches There are several beaches in Galveston. I spent hours swimming, relaxing, sunbathing, collecting shells, reading, feeding the birds, .... I also went to the Pleasure Pier and enjoyed the games. The Rollercoaster, the Pirate's Plunge and the Sky Shooter were fun!

My favourite restaurant in Galveston My favourite restaurant had a lovely view on the sea and the food was great. Have you seen the movie Forest Gump? Then, you probably remember Bubba and his shrimps..... I really enjoyed the coconut shrimps, an unusual but delicious dish. Have a look at the menu below, scroll down!