Just one of so many reasons to love Galveston, the artist community is amazingly talented and so frequently open to the public free of charge.  I’m proud of our city for it’s diversity of talent, community, and the constant celebration of it week in and week out.  There is rarely the weekend when something isn’t planned, and well worth the trip to investigate.  Of Dickens on the Strand, Biketoberfest, Mardi Gras, Art Walk, Ohana Dog Surf and just shopping The Strand, my favorites are always on the beach.  Fortunately Ika and Matt came down for this one; it was their first sandcastle competition.  They took lots of pics, and enjoyed the outdoor gallery until the rains came.  No problem.  We turned the a/c on in the car and by the time we parked at The Strand, we were dry enough.  My favorite ending to the day was at La Kings Confectioners, where you can purchase any specimen of sweetness that you can imagine.  For this, Ika gave Matt a big hug:)