So for the Fourth of July vacation, the hubby and I decided to take a cheap, simple get-away to none other than Galveston. A mere hour away, it was the perfect vacation for a budget tight couple. From bicycle riding on the strand, to spending the perfect day pool-side at our fancy hotel, it was great to relax & bask in the glory of vacationing. The first leg of the trip included a semi-romantic dinner at
Fisherman's Wharf, which was incidentally, the restaurant where we had one of our first dates. Now I say semi-romantic because the restaurant is located on the not-so-pretty industrial port of Galveston. Outside dining was accompanied by views of big, clunky ships and nasty, dirty buildings. Of course, once you get over the scenery, the experience isn't too bad. The food was great (overpriced!), the company was fantastic, and it's always nice to dine on a pier.
Day two of the trip, included a day full of
Moody Gardens adventure. We stopped by the rainforest and the aquarium exhibits. Both were fun but, once again, overpriced. I think overall the vacation was a success. Not only was the bank account intact afterwards, but it was nice to do something different for once. Working 7-3, M-F all the time can get old FAST, so it was nice reprieve to get away from it all.
Vacations keep the working (wo)
man sane! ;)
