These photos were all taken sometime between April 14-19 this year on Galveston Island in Texas. Galveston has been around for a long time and has a rich and slightly dark history. The island was severely damaged by Hurricane Ike in September 2008 and is still recovering. Century-old live oaks were destroyed and sculptures designed from their trunks dot now the landscape where they once ruled their surroundings. I’ve included a lot of different sights so you can get a better feel for Galveston and its proud people. Enjoy!
Beautiful beach, beautiful architecture. But those sculpted oaks, Wow! They are just breathtaking, what gorgeous art. Thanks for the daytrip Carol and Terry :)
ReplyDeleteGood to hear they are rebuilding.
ReplyDeleteJoanne - The oak sculptures are beautiful and honor the majesty of the trees they once were.
ReplyDeleteAlex - Yes. Galvestonians are a resilient bunch.
I know the Pacific Coast well, but when I see pix like this, wanderlust hits and I yearn to travel and explore. Thanks, Carol. I will get to Galveston one day.
ReplyDeleteGalveston has been on my list of places I want to go for quite some time; these lovely pictures only reinforce that desire! And, what a ingenious idea to think of creating such beauty within the remains of the oak trees! Definitely making lemonade when handed lemons...
ReplyDeleteCarol and Terry - thank you!
VR - Galveston is a great place to visit!
ReplyDeleteKaren - Yes...lemonade. I hope you'll get to visit Galveston soon.
Galveston, oh Galveston...takes me back to Glen Campbell. The place, as seen through your photographic eye, Carol, is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
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Beautiful! Oh, I do remember watching Hurricane Ike on TV. Glad the area is recovering so nicely. :)
ReplyDeleteAnn - I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.
ReplyDeleteElizabeth - They still have a ways to go, but what they've done so far is outstanding.
Great photos, Carol! One of my closest friends lives in Houston, and she participated with a church group in some rebuilding efforts immediately after Ike. The tree sculptures are amazing!
ReplyDeleteLeah - I'm sure your friend has many stories. Galveston holds a special place in my heart.
ReplyDeleteTerry, thanks so much for letting me share some of my Galveston photos here. I had a great time!
ReplyDeleteGalveston looks like a great vacation spot.
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