It’s cold and gross out. We were lately graced, here in Canada, with a typical January blessing: A week of -40 and wind. Therefore, a little escapism is in order. In 2011, we fled this kind of meteorological travesty and spent a week in Galveston, Texas. That story is here.
Having the ocean right outside our window was fantastic, and the historic buildings are quite striking on a misty, rainy day. Not to mention, there’s nothing like a southern graveyard for interest factor.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Galveston
Ivied gate
The location of pirate Jean LaFitte’s house
15th and Sealy
Bishop’s Palace
Damaged crypt
Moore tomb
Related reading:
My Southern Realm
The Problem of Gratuitous Good
Pinterest: East Texas Story Inspirations
For your pleasure, excerpts from two upcoming novels set in East Texas…by my awesome writing partner.
I think I remember this: February and our Canadians swimming in the Gulf.
Looks chilly. And the perfect setting for a Hammer movie.
It was chilly, indeed…to those of us below the 30th parallel. Now, Hammer with vampires that say “y’all” and “say now little lady I’m fixin’ to bite your neck.” Sounds pretty good.
lol! Just as long as they don’t sparkle….