A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - Z for Zzzzz's

My room!

Sleeping well with the Galveston Gulf breezes in my favorite place to spend the night -
The Tremont House.  I love this historical boutique style hotel with the striped wallpaper, blue and white bathrooms and oh, so comfortable brass bed!

2300 Ships Mechanic Row - 409-763-0300

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - Y for Yoga

A haven indeed!

I love owner Kathleen's Yin Yoga classes so much I will drive 55 miles in morning rush hour traffic to get to the Island for them.   But many other forms (vinyasa, yin & yang, gentle, slow flow, restorative, basics, Nidra, prenatal and more) of yoga are offered at The Yoga Haven - including Laughter Yoga!   Bonus is is located on the same block as the Oasis Juice Bar and Hooked on Acupuncture, and just up the street from Maceo Spice.

2507 Market Street - (409) 770-9995

Location, location, location!  Right?
(I must admit sometimes my mantra is "cannoli, cannoli, cannoli")

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - X Marks the Spot!

Jean Lafitte or Jean Laffite slept here
at 1417 Harborside

Pirate Jean Lafitte (or Laffite) built his home, Maison Rouge (Red House) as part of his fort in 1817 until 1821 or 1826, depending upon the reference source.  It was actually painted red.   Some say his treasure is buried in or around Galveston Island and Galveston Bay.

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - W is for Watch

As in watch repair!   Gregory's Watch Repair

Gregory's Watch Repair

It's a family-run business in its second generation by his son, George. From taking a link out, changing a battery, to antique and modern clock restoration and repair, this is the place to go.  Call for directions, it is easy to drive right past.

1806 Avenue L - (409) 763-2707

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - V is for Victorian Houses

Victorian homes in Galveston today

Beautiful Victorian homes abound on the Island.  And great timing -- held on the the first two weekends in May is the 41st Annual Historical Homes Tour so you can see inside and out these historical residences.

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - U is for UTMB

"Old Red"
Ashbel Smith Building
Watercolor by Pam Heidt

The University of Texas Medical Branch was established in 1891, the first medical school in Texas and continues to be at the forefront of of educational, research and clinical excellence with schools of Medicine, Nursing, Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences.

Designed by renowned architect Nicholas Clayton and completed in 1890, the Ashbel Smith Building of red brick, red Texas granite and sandstone was the first classroom facility for the medical school.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a registered Texas historic landmark.

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - T is for 1927 Terminal

Royal Caribbean and Carnival cruise lines depart weekly from Galveston.  Depending upon the season, you will also see the famous Disney mouse ears on a ship, along with Norwegian Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises.

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - S is for ShyKatz

Chocolate cake with vanilla, brown sugar and walnut frosting! Great and yummy combo!
ShyKatz Galveston Texas

From their $10 Blue Plate Specials (I live for their King Ranch Chicken and Fish Tacos) to their dessert table, to breakfast served all day (the pancakes! the french toast!  even the biscuit!)...you need to stop by ShyKatz located at the corner Avenue L and 16th Street.    I try to go there at least once a week, after yoga class at Yoga Haven, an acupuncture treatment Hooked on Acupuncture...I blissfully contemplate how great life feels and is and tastes stopping by here.

1528 Avenue L, Galveston, TX 77550 - (409) 770-0500

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - R is for Sun Rise

Lucky and unphotoshopped snapshot!

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - Q is for Quigg Cottage

I know, Q is usually one of the harder letters/words.  But how perfect is this --

Quigg Cottage!  The Quigg-Baulard Cottage, built in 1867, is located right next to the Moody Mansion - 2628 Broadway

The Quigg-Baulard Cottage has been nominated to the National Register of Historic Places as an excellent example of a traditional mid-19th century coastal residence which was modified in the late 19th century to reflect the then-popular Queen Anne style. In addition to possessing architectural features characteristic of both periods (1867-1887), it also has design features which are unique to this coastal environment.

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - P is for Palm Trees

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - O is for Oasis

Oasis Juice Bar and Market

409 25th Street -  (409) 762-8446

In addition to vegetarian and organic food and beverages, this is where you can also get the Art of Tea - hot, iced or buy the canister!  Plus, if you go to The Yoga Haven around the corner, you can use your Conscious Cash here, too.

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - N is for Nighttime

Galveston at night is pretty. . .

Tremont House lights up the night

This was taken at the Rooftop Bar at the Tremont House
Four floors up gives a great view of Galveston at night

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - M is for Maceo Spice

Maceo Spice and Import Company

2706 Market Street - (409) 763-3331

If you love to cook and eat, this is the place for you!

and M for Muffaletta!

Just a few of my favorite things at Maceo Spice!
"Gravy" (sauce), mini cannoli and Italian Blend spice

Just down the street from The Yoga Haven... I must confess during yoga shavasana I am thinking of that muffaletta and cannoli.  

Om Yum!

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - L is for Library

The Rosenberg Library in Galveston is the oldest public library Texas.   It is a beautiful building outside and inside - I love the shell spiral staircase and the stained glass on the upper floor.

2310 Sealy Street - (409) 763-8854

On the fourth floor of the library, there is even a museum along with the Lykes, Hutchings, and Harris galleries, and the Texas and Galveston History Center.  All free.  And I must add, this library has the most extensive watercolor and art book collection I have seen in any public library.  Shelves and shelves.  I am still working my way through all their books.

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - K is for Kitchen Chick

The Kitchen Chick Store

Kitchen Chick - 528 23rd Street - (409) 497-2999

Not only a fun store to find all things cool and chick, but they also offer cooking classes, too!

Squee!  Too cute (but also so useful)

If you collect and use old cookbooks, and wonder what to measure when the recipes call for a smidge (1/32 tsp), a pinch (1/16 tsp) and a dash (1/8 tsp)?  Here's the perfect measuring spoon set (and an adorable gift wrapping decoration for your favorite cook and baker).

No peeking!  Brewing tea staying at perfect temperature

I also found these cool silicone lid covers - they come in all sizes, but how could I resist (and share with a friend) these poppy tea mug lids?!

Be sure to check the Kitchen Chick website and Facebook page for great recipes, too!

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - J is for Java

Get your Fair Trade and organic java/coffee, herbal teas and baked treats at
Mod Coffeehouse - 2126 Postoffice Street - (409) 765-5659

(My current favorite right now is an iced Raspberry Mocha latte with almond milk.  Seriously good and good for you.)

They also have a coffee truck, on the move throughout Galveston.   Watch for it!
(Yes, I got my iced raspberry mocha latte fix and was able to sip and stroll along the Seawall)

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - I is for Island location

Painted wall - Sherwin-Williams store
1014 61st Street
You are here

29.2222° N, 94.9089° W

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - H is for Happy Coffee

Happy Coffee Shop - 5102 Broadway (at 51st Street) - (409) 974-4492

Owner Randi is always happy, and she makes great coffees and healthy sandwiches, smoothies and offers Cambodian lunch specials, too.

A to Z Blogging Challenge, Galveston Edition - G is for Galveston Causeway

Welcome to Galveston!

This was our second year of participating in the UTMB FunD Run - how fun is it to be able to run (in our case, walk) across the Galveston Causeway?!  And it is also very windy at the top!

Reach the top - take a selfie!