Matagorda Jan 26

Hi everybody, Today we took a drive to Matagorda which is about an hours drive east of us. On the way we did a side trip to Collegeport and found this great looking estate home. The town is very small and on the other side of our bay but has a great view of the water.

This is the bridge coming back into the town of Matagorda after you have left the beach area of Matagorda Bay.The intercoastal waterway runs under it which is why it is so high-to accomodate the taller boats.

Just some of the many birds and waterfowl in the marshy area leading to beach .It is on both sides of the road .Last year we saw a few roseate spoonbills here but no luck this year. There is quite a bit more wetlands than last year also because of all the rain in the last couple of months.It looks a bit like a maze of small creeks running eveywhere through here.

This is part of the pier leading out into the Gulf of Mexico. The tide was on its way out and we found many interesting shells at the waters edge. I said I really didn't need anymore as we still have some at home from last year but you really can't help picking up the good ones. Also found some driftwood for my sister that i know she will like.
Our good friend Ed and his wife Lynn were wondering what Mexican train was(its definately not what you thought Ed !).Its a game of dominoes that has a wee train with it. When you cannot play after picking a tile you have to put your train up and your opponent then gets to play on your tiles if hes able to .Sometimes he can get rid of a lot of tiles that way while your still drawing for the right numbered tile.So thats what we do on rainy days although Ron likes your idea much better.Well bye for now happy shoveling Dee and Ron