SandFest 2009 in Port Aransas was on our agenda today. Thick fog blanketed Victoria, so we waited. When the fog lifted the winds began to blow, but we headed to the airport to warm up the plane and head South. We took off with winds 14 mph, gusting to 17 mph, and at 1,000 feet we found the winds to even be stronger. it wasn't good day for flying.....the winds were only going to get stronger. So we landed, put the plane in the hangar and headed out to Port Aransas in the truck.
As we neared the ferry to the island, a big sign stated it was 45 mins. from this point to the ferry. We could see an endless line of cars slowing inching along to the ferry landing. We joined in, and sure enough about 45 mins. later we were loaded on the ferry to cross the ship channel.
We drove down to the beach and found an long line of cars looking for parking spots, eventually we found one. The sun was shining, the wind blowing and the surf pounding along the Texas beach.
Walked among the sand sculpting entries, ranging from children's, amateur's, and professionals. We picked our favorites, took lots of pictures. We did learn that the wire sticking out of the tops of some of the works of art were to deter seagulls. Guess seagulls don't respect "Art" when they see it.
Dale got hungry and got us a couple of corn dogs with lots of mustard. I can't remember the last corn dog I had, but these were pretty darn good. I checked out the arts and crafts on sale at the vendor booths. A cute glass fish caught my eye and I talked with the artist from New Braunsfel that created these tiny creatures.
My favorite entry was of Jimmy Buffet and was called "Sandburger in Paradise", Dale liked one called "Time Consuming" which showed a man being swallowed by a large alarm clock.
We left the Sand Fest in search of a late lunch or an early dinner at Beach Station Bar and Grill.
Two orders of fried shrimp and all the trimmings, plus gallons of cold ice tea sure hit the spot.
Dale decided to skip the ferry line, which was very long and drive to Corpus and then head home.
We had a great day, I got a bunch of photos and we enjoyed a good meal in Port Aransas.
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