We left Boise on April 9th for Galveston, TX. We took a 5-day cruise in the Caribbean and hit the port of Progresso and took a SHORT day trip into Merida and saw some beautiful historical buildings in the center of town. Temperature was around 100 degrees, so no running around. Had a wonderful lunch of Cochinita Pibil (Yucatan style pork) that was so delicious and John had his beloved mole. I found a recipe for Cochinita and will make it sometime for a party. You use banana leaves. It is beyond good.
Second stop on Cozumel Island. We've been there several times, so we just took a cab and spent the day at the beach. I went snorkeling and John bathed in the sun. We had a "few" drinks. Drinks on the ship were so expensive, we passed them up.
Met neat people on the ship -- had a perfect group at our table. Enjoyed the evening shows. Didn't even enter the casino. Pool and hot tubs were way too crowded for us, so we did not even get wet. Pretty smooth cruise, but it did take me a few days to get my land legs back. I think cruising is OK and we might go to AK on a ship, but I don't think it is my way to travel. Glad we went though and wouldn't have missed the experience.
Galveston was the best. If you love architecture this is the place to be. I took so many pictures of the homes there. They have Victorian, brick, and other styles that I do not even know what it is called. Very eclectic town. San Francisco does not hold a candle to what is in Galveston. When you think they just had the huge hurricane in 2008, they have made great progress in getting things back. Many older structures are lost forever. I wish I was rich so I could buy one of the pretty ruined homes and bring it back. Those renovations cost a fortune. Wonderful, wonderful city and I'm so glad we spent several days there.
In my blogs I'm pretty sure I should have a lot to say about food -- John says I travel on my stomach. New foods tried: fried alligator (tasted like chicken) and muffelato sandwich (originated in New Orleans).
New friends: Lorraine and Daryl from Tx (originally from Alberta, CN) - were at our table on the ship. We had dinner with them in Galveston after we got off the ship.
Melinda - native Texan who I met on CS and we had lunch with her twice.
So the trip was a great success. We stayed healthy, had fun, gained weight, saw great sights, and made new friends. Who could ask for more!!!!!
Glad you enjoyed your stay in Galveston and the cruise! If you had eaten some good cajun seasoned alligator, it would not have tasted so much like chicken lol I have lived 2 hours from Galveston forever, but it does not compare to living here. I love it here!
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