Today boasted an afternoon too beautiful to be spent cooped up indoors.
I had just finished the newest draft of the new ebook and was at the point where I needed to print it out to be able to effectively proof it. So I decided to get it out on paper, then head over to the marina at Indianola for a few hours to work on the book there.
I put in an order for lunch and then sat outside to work and watch the fishermen. It was very windy in the sun, but too cold in the sheltered areas, so I held tight to my precious paperwork!
The marina is a nice place to spend time even if you don’t fish. There are lots of tables with a good view:
I indulged in a chicken bacon ranch sandwich (delicious!) and opted for their yummy hush puppies as a side rather than their anemic fries.
The exterior:
Coming back home, I stopped at the monument to La Salle, the same dude who has a bunch of stuff named after him in Quebec, including a borough of Montreal.
Indianola was a major town in the area in the 1800s until it was wiped out twice by two hurricanes and a fire. It is now a ghost town.
Finally, there is a fire burning close to the beach. Check out the smoke, it has completely obliterated the sun:
The smoke is probably a scheduled burn at the Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. They do that a lot. Thanks for the memories of Indianola!
I knew it was a controlled burn, good to know of what. Thanks!
The Marina is a nice place. Sure enjoyed the evening we spent there with you and L.
Caroline, I’m glad you guys had a good time. That place is a treasure!