Blogs from Corpus Christi, Texas, United States, North America - page 3

My mom, cousin & I are taking our first trip together. First we are going to Austin, then where? I like lively places, the others prefer beaches & shopping. I am torn should go to Corpus Christi, Padre Island or Port A? I am afraid Padre Island & Port A could be to boring but Corpus Christi could be to touristy. I need your help with suggestions. Thanks The Mileage Bookie... read more

For the past year, we have been volunteer divers at the Texas State Aquarium. Not only have we been fine-tuning our dive skills, but we have met up with an interesting cast of characters (both below and above the surface.) We have swum with eels like Houdini and Scooter and had the pleasure of helping to feed Popeye into his old age. We have fed the always friendly and hungry sting rays Harley, Abigail, June, Lois, Clark and Newbie. On our second volunteer day, we were already following Deanna around in "Off Shore" learning how to dodge Tammy Faye the queen triggerfish and divert the attention of Tiki when she was in a biting mood. Above all, lying on the bottom as Hans the sand tiger shark swims over has always been the biggest thrill. "From ... read more

After having so many questions from friends about where Corpus Christi was....and what on earth was there....we decided that we would use our inaugural travelblog to introduce you to our new home! Corpus is a relatively large city located on the Gulf of Mexico. It has a population of around 278,000 accomodated in an urban sprawl which stretches out from the downtown area. The city's two major forms of income and employment are the petrochemical industry and the military. Corpus is also a popular tourist destination for Texans on holiday in search of fishing and watersports due to the pristine beaches located on South Padre Island around an hour south of Corpus. The city is built around a bay but the waterfront areas have not been developed in the way you might imagine and are relatively ... read more

Sun. Feb. 18th: Today we started the day by heading into Port Aransas to Cotter Street Coffee Shop which has Wifi. We were able to connect and check our email and post to our blog. I had Eggs Strata and George had a Derby (like a round croissant with the middle cut out and filled with eggs, broccoli, and various cheeses). Then he had a slice of caramel apple pie! After breakfast we headed home and picked up the dogs, to head to Padre Island National Seashore. The National Park’s Senior Pass (Golden Age Pass) came in handy again and we didn’t have to pay to get in. We had another nice beach walk. So far we haven’t found a complete sand-dollar, just ½ dollars and ¼ dollars. The visitor’s center had a nice display of ... read more

i always feel rushed writing internet stuff lately. ihave a lot of time but i feel like i have none. its more exciting that way i guess. anyway, brendan and i wandered new orleans for a while. the hostel was awesome and met a few good people there. the french quater is intense and crawfish are tasty. also a lot of new orleans is still wrecked up. didnt get many pictures of the damages, but i'll post what i have one of these days. yesterday we left the bayou and drove to galveston texas. just south of houston. the place was pretty nice sandy beach and palm trees and all that. the only problem is that is so bloody cold these days. cloud rain and wind. sound skind of like a crapp earth wind and fire ... read more