I’ve lived in Galveston for over 4 years now; hard to believe I’ve never been to Pleasure Pier.  That’s why I have neices and nephews like Paisley and Tobyn (to bring out the kid in me).  They couldn’t wait to eat crab claws at Bubba Gumps and then test their cast iron stomachs on the Cyclone and the Carrousel.  I enjoyed eating the seafood, but opted to be the photographer when it came to the rides.  They were the lead car on the Cyclone, and Paisley did look a little pale after that one (but then she had eaten a tub full of mussels and crab just before).  The Carrousel, according to Paisley, had amazing views of the Island.  She could see far out over the gulf and at the same time back to the skyscrapers of downtown Houston.  Maybe I’ll try that one next trip.  On to the Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens!