Beachy...

The last two days, we have managed to get some time at the beach.

Yesterday, it was lunch at The Palms, with a view of the beach and Gulf.  Today, we had lunch at Russo's (New York Pizzaria), a new restaurant on the island.  It is part of a chain based in Houston.  Our experience there was very good.  Oh, it won't dethrone our local favorite Italian place, that is as much out of loyalty as anything else.  It is nice to have options.  We used to have one place for good Italian food here, now we have several.

After lunch both days, we enjoyed some time at the beach at Isla Blanca Park.

Yesterday, the beach umbrellas were springing up...

A few kite surfers out playing...

It is fun to watch, not something I want to try; takes too long to heal these days.

Today, it was a bit windier on the beach; and warmer: 84º, which is a little warmer than usual for the beach this time of year.  And more kite surfers - this time, taking a break...

A little further up the beach, this young lady making a rookie mistake...

Feeding the seagulls.  It seems like a good idea.  Until you run out of food to give them... then, it looks like a scene from Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds.  Oh, and guess what hovering birds do?  Yeah, right on the people by the umbrella.  Beach Tip #7: don't feed the seagulls.  ;-)