I drove MBW and the HA south to Corpus Christi for the weekend. I like to get out of town for my birthday, out of the country when I get the opportunity. But this year we stayed in the States.
We arrived at our hotel on Thursday afternoon only to discover that the swimming pool was closed. Given that a pool was an essential requirement of our choice of lodging, I immediately canceled the reservation, sat down in the lobby, and located another hotel. This worked out for the best, as the new hotel was beachfront.
As usual, this was a working vacation for me. I don’t really take time off. But at least I can often find nice office space.
The HA spent time in the pool, then on the beach. We dined on bbq at Nueces Brewing. Not a bad Thursday.
Friday we visited the Aquarium. An aquarium is always an easy call, especially this one, which we have visited before. The HA once again hit the pool. Later on I enjoyed an excellent birthday dinner at Railroad Station Seafood and Brewing.
Saturday morning we spent at a neighboring beachfront park after a large breakfast. Then we hung out out most of the afternoon at Lazy Beach Brewing, spending the time chatting with a couple of locals who had brought their daughter and a year-old dog with them, thus ensuring that the HA was entertained.
It certainly didn’t hurt her mood to finish the day with video games at a pizza place, followed by another hour in the pool.
I’ve had worse birthdays. I can only hope that I’ll mark the next swing around the sun at least as enjoyably.
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