I am sharing my sister’s blog post with some snippets from our trip to the Gulf Coast and the Bolivar Peninsula. It was such an incredible and much-deserved vacation!
Come With Me To The Texas Gulf Coast
And I’ll add a few of my own thoughts.
Getting to go onboard the sailing ship, The Elissa, was one of the highlights of our trip. They allow visitors to walk all through the ship, see the sleeping quarters, kitchen, captain’s quarters and read some amazing sailing stories. It is noted as a tall ship with three masts and was put into service in 1877.
This was the most dazzling sunset I’ve ever witnessed!
My brother caught a small shark. 🙂 Yikes!
This enormous Pelican greeted us outside Stingaree’s restaurant. A majestic bird.
And we were gifted this rainbow on the morning we had to head home.
It was a fabulous week spent with family. My oldest sister is now 82 and I realized every moment we can share is special. The years are short and getting shorter.
I came back home behind on everything and I know I missed some fabulous blogs, but I’ll eventually catch up. It was worth it!
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Thank you, Annika. It was a very special time for sure as none of us are getting any younger.
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Jan, this looks like an amazing holiday and even more special to be spending time with your family! The sunset is astonishing, breathtaking … I just had it pause by the photo and absorb the beauty! Wonderful. Haha…your brother looks chuffed with his little shark … it looks so cute!
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Jan, there’s that picture our brother was looking for!!! The shark pic! This is it. Loved spending those days with you. We never get to see each other enough.
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That’s the one I sent to him. I took that one, but it was on the second day. He wanted a picture from the first day.
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What a fabulous vacation, girlfriend! The photos are exquisite. And you’re right about treasuring every moment. They slip by, almost unnoticed ❤️
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Thank you for sharing, Jan. Looks like a wonderful vacation so well deserved.
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Thanks, John. I know you live in this paradise daily, but it was such an incredible break to get to hang out in it for a week.
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The sunsets I miss. We get great sunrises though. The only problem is you have to get out of bed to see them. 😀
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Beautiful spot and moment, Jan. Glad you shared your sister’s blog and time together. Very true and important to remember: I realized every moment we can share is special.
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So true, Denise. I will treasure the pictures and memories.
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What a wonderful trip! I hopped over to Linda’s blog to check her photos and left her a comment too. I love vacationing at any water/coastal location. The photos are fabulous, and spending time with family (especially as is we age) is precious indeed. Welcome back, and thanks for sharing your adventure with us!
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Thank you, Mae! I know Linda will appreciate a comment on her post as well. It was a wonderful time with family and none of us are getting any younger. I’m the baby of the family and I’m now in my sixties.
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I’m the baby of my family too and in my fifties, so not too far behind you, LOL!
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Beautiful pictures and precious moments and memories with family. You can’t beat that! Delighted that you enjoyed a lovely, well-deserved vacation! 🙂
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Thank you, Natalie, for dropping by. It was time well-spent. Hugs!
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Jan, I’m glad you enjoyed your vacation. Sounds like a great time spent with your family. Loved the photos.
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Jan! I am so happy you enjoyed your trip and thank you for sharing your adventures with us. It looked like a great time for all.
My sister and I are going the middle of June and I can’t wait to make some memories as well.
Love and hugs, Betsy
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You two will have an absolutely amazing time! Love you!
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Looks like it was the perfect blend of fun and love!
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Thanks, Annette! It was awesome.
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Jan- I’m so glad you all had such an anaing relaxing time. Love and hugs, Sweetie!
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It was wonderful, Tonya. If I listen real close, I can still hear the ocean. Love you and hope you are feeling good!
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Fabulous photos, Jan
Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for stopping by, Sarah!
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