South Padre Island, Texas

January 14, 2018 The town of South Padre Island is the southmost 6 miles of the 113 miles of Padre Island.  We expected a tourist economy and that’s what’s on the island:  Small groups of apartments, condos, T-shirt shops, convenience stores and restaurants.  More than a few of them feature Read more…

Edinburg, Texas

January 7, 2018 The Museum of South Texas History This is one of our all-time favorite museums.  Its Spanish Colonial architecture and decorations were attractive.  It was well-organized.  Exhibits were well-lighted, and it was  possible many times to take a photo without getting lights in the shot.  The exhibits were Read more…