Galveston is the quintessential spring break option for all who love the sun and surf as their nature-bound choice. There are so many things to see, things to do, places to go. So much to do, so little time:) For the first time since the pandemic, the grand angels returned, with a few first cousins in tow, to rekindle the joy de vivre. This Mamou was beyond overjoyed to share the island with the grands once again. First stop, Moody Gardens with its Aquarium Pyramid and Rainforest. The girls chose the Aquarium as their favorite, with the wonderous underground tunnel where sealife of all varieties float above their heads. As amazing as Moody’s is, there’s still so much more to see at Mamou’s home turf, Diamond Beach.

Even tho the temperatures hovered in the low 70’s (pretty cold to Mamou:) the girls couldn’t wait to jump in. To be young again! After much leaping from the hot tub for warmth, into the chilly pool, up to the condo balcony for a lunch break we went. I don’t know if my mom was right with her insistence for a one-hour break after eating before entering the water again. These parents used that argument, as my mom did, to take a much needed break. Seahorse Grill across the street provided an excellent to-go lunch so Mamou did not have to cook:)

As wonderful as the amenities of Diamond Beach are, the girls were ready for some good ole Gulf of Mexico salt water and shell gathering after our break. The weather was amazing, with a nice salty breeze keeping the afternoon cool for a long afternoon walk. Of course they were coated with sand and ready for a warm up in the hot tub as we headed back.

After a nice hot tub soak, the girls felt they were ready for a river float. As all Texans know, floating the river is best when it involves a warm dry upper body with a bit of the lower part hanging in the frigid water from an inner tube. Mamou was impressed with these strong determined little ones, leaping from the 100+ degree hot tub into the 60 degree river. I’m not sure I was ever that young:)

The float trip was the perfect ending to a perfect spring break. Mamou’s prayer continues to plead for more pandemic-free vacations in our family’s future. Having sheltered in place for two years made the Diamond Beach reunion so special. Hope all my friends enjoyed this spring break as well.