Kemah Boardwalk is classic boardwalk: lots of pubs, restaurants, and a bone jarring, tightly spiraling, wooden roller coaster.  Pelicans stood guard on all the piers leaving only long enough to swarm incoming fishing boats.  Sail boats, cabin cruisers, cargo ships and oil platforms dot as far as the eye can see in GalvestonBay.  We found a quiet city park to relax and take it all in.

Hester Park: snakes.  Water moccasins in the water and on the trail added a bit of excitement to an otherwise peaceful stroll.