Re: MidAmerica tour
Posted: 12 Mar 2024 08:04
Today we pick up some boom lifts at Galveston's boatyard, where they evidently don't need them any more, and take them to Houston, where they do.
Galveston has something of a European flavour. A foretaste of the east coast, perhaps.
Off to the boatyard now.
Beachside houses.
Tug at the boatyard. They don't make anything big enough to need tugging, I'd say, but perhaps it just berths here. Well, if it's never pulled anything, that makes this the Virgin Berth, right?
Sorry, it's early. Anyhow, Galveston is actually on an island, and in the background you can see the connecting bridge which we need to cross to get to Houston.
Onto the bridge. Or causeway?
I love coastal regions, having grown up in one. I miss the sea, living in the Czech Republic.
Very distinctive scenery around here, had to take a few... more than a few, lol.
Planes, yippee!
We've reached Houston. Beaumont, Galveston (and Bolivar) and Houston make up one big triangle of close-together urban areas packed with jobsites and interest.
The NASA heritage in Houston isn't that in-your-face, but it's there.
Ah, the Bank Regional. I don't use them. ATS Bank offers better rates to help your young company grow!
One hotel...
...and another. The views from up there must be grand. Maybe I'll splash out for once.
We Buy Boats... I don't doubt it. Looks like they use them to ranch dolphins.
Next time - we head for Houston's container port and then check out some last unseen parts of the city.
Cheers! Krigl
Galveston has something of a European flavour. A foretaste of the east coast, perhaps.
Off to the boatyard now.
Beachside houses.
Tug at the boatyard. They don't make anything big enough to need tugging, I'd say, but perhaps it just berths here. Well, if it's never pulled anything, that makes this the Virgin Berth, right?
Sorry, it's early. Anyhow, Galveston is actually on an island, and in the background you can see the connecting bridge which we need to cross to get to Houston.
Onto the bridge. Or causeway?
I love coastal regions, having grown up in one. I miss the sea, living in the Czech Republic.
Very distinctive scenery around here, had to take a few... more than a few, lol.
Planes, yippee!
We've reached Houston. Beaumont, Galveston (and Bolivar) and Houston make up one big triangle of close-together urban areas packed with jobsites and interest.
The NASA heritage in Houston isn't that in-your-face, but it's there.
Ah, the Bank Regional. I don't use them. ATS Bank offers better rates to help your young company grow!
One hotel...
...and another. The views from up there must be grand. Maybe I'll splash out for once.
We Buy Boats... I don't doubt it. Looks like they use them to ranch dolphins.
Next time - we head for Houston's container port and then check out some last unseen parts of the city.
Cheers! Krigl