February 20, 2016

DAYS 9 and 10

We drove to Port Aransas.  David wanted to check out taking the free ferry  vs  going back the way we came.   We also wanted to find Cline’s Landing Condominiums where I would be playing in the Mah Jongg Tournament on Saturday.

E T and I went walking along the “fishing wall” in the park and met a fisherman.  He told that told me he was fishing for Black Drum.  He used sea lice for bait and you couldn’t keep any drum caught under 30 inches.  He said pulling them in was like pulling in a Volkswagon.

We have decided to leave Mustang Island on Sunday instead of Tuesday.  The weather forecast here  is for rain Sunday and Monday, so they would be good travel days.   David made a call to the Gulf Shores Campground in Alabama.  We were very disappointed to have missed or reservation there on the way down.   They have a site availability for us for the 23rd, 24th and 25th.  A little juggling and we’re going to get to do both, just backward.

My Mah Jongg Tournament was GREAT!  The Ladies of Texas were more than hospitable, they were fun.  I didn’t score well, but the competition was tough.  The venue was beautiful.  If I want to make an excuse for my score,  I can use the view was distracting.  In between and during rounds we were treated to dolphin shows in the port.   After, a delicious lunch we were treated to a comedy performance.

Next Stop … back to Gulf RV Resort in Beaumont, TX