Sunday, 29 Jan 2012 - South Padre Island, TX

We are finally here! We're staying in a beautiful hotel, right on the beach, with a HUGE soaker jacuzzi tub in front of the TV so very comfortable until we move into the condo on Wednesday.

We were staying downtown Corpus Christi at a Super 8 and it was really a Dud Zero! It was party night in C.C. and the bar behind went full tilt until 2 am so we were a bit blurry eyed this morning. We decided that Wayne would go and tour the USS Lexington while I went to the acquarium and we'd both get to do what we wanted. The acquarium was amazing...smaller than some I've visited but extremely well done. I could have sat and watched the dolphins (underwater viewing area) for the whole day! I got a wonderful photo of a little girl walking along the glass and one of the dolphins following her (see Facebook) and I almost cried as I was imagining how wonderful it would have been in that little girl was Gillian or Tori. Clearly I am missing them even though we've only been gone less than 2 weeks. Wayne loved the USS Lexington and he got to see the bridge and engine room and everything in between.

As we were done by noon, we decided we'd head for SPI and get re-acquainted with the place before we move into the condo on Wednesday. As soon as we drove across the bridge it was like coming home. We found all the 'new' buildings and commented on how the places that had been damaged by Hurricane Ike have now been renovated so everything is looking quite spiffy on SPI.

We had a 10% coupon for the restaurant at the Hilton and had a great meal. We're both tired tonight so I expect it will be a early night. There are some who would ask, "How can you be tired when you're on holiday and retired, to boot?" but we're all creatures of habit--and it happens. Besides, the pool is heated and I have to be up early to do some laps!

Our love to everyone...and until next time, love and hugs to all. xx