Hit the road about 10:30 and arrived at the KOA on South Padre Island about 11:00 ( all of 23 miles ). Nice clean park and a coupon gives up 3 nights for the price of 2 ( good deal as this is an expensive park and we would be here without it. ) We look out over the lagoon and the bridge that connects the island to the mainland. Did a bicycle tour of the area.
There are all kinds of high-rises, condos, hotels, motels, and places to eat and spend your money. It definitely has a resort, destination feeling. March is supposedly one great big party here. The beach on the east coast just doesn’t end, just a wide strip of sand that runs the entire length of the island. Lots of people walking the beach, and some in the water. Haven’t tested it yet, but no one looked cold in the least.
Toured along the coast on the mainland. We found a national Wildlife Preserve tucked away in a corner by the coast - a birder’s paradise as well as an area for 2 endangered species - one type of falcon, and the ocelot.
Returned in time to walk the beach. This time I tested the water - slightly cooler than the air (must be about 78 (25’ ). Lots of pelicans getting their bedtime snacks.
