We did make it on the free ferry yesterday. It was a short trip over to Bolivar Peninsula and back, but it was fun.
There was lots to see on the way out and back, not only boat traffic but what looked like a sunken ship.
Many people take this ferry, and Ruben the guard said that it cut 70 miles off for people on their way to Louisiana.
Heading back was much the same, only we switched sides of the ferry. I like facing forward when riding in anything, be it automobile, train or boat.
Getting on a boat of any kind, Jim seems to love it. I think he misses his boat and Lake Michigan, the water always calls to him.
Later after we got off the ferry we went to dinner, and I picked a seafood restaurant. Kind of fitting seeing we just got off the water.
I had an Almond Coconut Crusted Salmon dish and it was delicious! I've really only have had salmon when Jim would go fishing out on Lake Michigan and catch it, and it definitely wasn't prepared anything like this.
I didn't post all the photos I took, I will post those tomorrow.
We're trying to do the "tourist" thing and see some places before we head back home next week. I know it's cold back home and in other places, but until I'm actually back there, I'm not going to think about it and I'm going to continue to enjoy the nice weather down here.
Y'All have an awesome kind of day today.
Hi Judy,
Nice to see you are enjoying yourself...playing tourist is always fun...your salmon dinner looks delicious.
Barb from Australia
Posted by: Barbara Neubeck | January 25, 2013 at 05:09 AM
Oh now that looks like fun and the fact that I can see no heavy coats, mittens and hats makes it even more special. Enjoy. B
Posted by: Buttons | January 25, 2013 at 08:36 AM
I always enjoy ferries. Your meal looks delicious!
Posted by: Carver | January 25, 2013 at 08:50 AM
i think it would be cool (if not a little time-consuming) to drive a car onto a ferry and be shuttled across the water. :)
Posted by: TexWisGirl | January 25, 2013 at 08:53 AM
I see you have been enjoying some time in the Houston/Galveston area. We have been there on several occasions...and always had a great time!
Thanks for paying me a visit at 'my front porch'...and leaving a comment.
Posted by: Judy | January 25, 2013 at 09:49 AM
Looks like a fun day! the Salmon looks delicious!!
Posted by: Bev | January 25, 2013 at 11:50 AM
70 miles off a trip is a lot of miles and time!
I would just enjoy that ride over and back...whether I got off or not.
Posted by: Rose | January 25, 2013 at 01:22 PM
Oh how fun. I rode that same ferry (at least I think it was) when I was a youngster in 1978. I remember sea gulls came and ate peanuts or chips or something right from our fingertips.
Thank you for joining my blog.
Have a wonderful trip.
xo rachel
Posted by: A Romantic Porch | January 25, 2013 at 03:15 PM
Also, I am the youngest of 10 and my oldest brother Carlton, lives near Rockford, IL. I am following you on pinterest! I love moms of large families.
xo rachel
Posted by: A Romantic Porch | January 25, 2013 at 03:19 PM
Lovely trip and yummy dinner. :) Thanks for taking us along.
Posted by: Lois Evensen | January 25, 2013 at 05:30 PM
That would be a fun ride.
Posted by: Randy | January 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM
I came to read your story and watch your photos and wish you good weekend!
Enjoy your last days there, I have enjoyed your positive posts, we all know that everyone`s lives keep inside a large diversity of happenings and feelings.
Regards Leena
Posted by: Leena | January 26, 2013 at 03:22 AM
A wonderful journey. Once a boat and water lover he will forever remain that way.
Posted by: Pam | January 26, 2013 at 08:21 AM
The salmon dish looks yummy!
Posted by: EG CameraGirl , Canada | January 26, 2013 at 08:43 AM
I rode the ferry to Bolivar on my short trip to Galveston this past summer. It was one of the most fun things I did while on the island.
Posted by: Kathy | January 26, 2013 at 07:19 PM