Tag Archives: South Padre Island

Sand Castle Days in SPI

Posted on October 5, 2025 by kcbernick

Sunday, October 5, 2025 Wow! It’s been almost a year since I last posted here, since I last had something interesting to say. At least interesting to myself. We did an impromptu trip to South Padre Island for an upcoming … Continue reading →

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Port of Brownsville

Posted on February 10, 2021 by kcbernick

Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Fog!!! We couldn’t see much this morning except for fog, but hoped for the best as we headed to board the Danny B for a Port of Brownsville Cruise. The Danny B is a 50 foot … Continue reading →

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Sandcastles and Sea Turtles

Posted on February 4, 2021 by kcbernick

Wednesday and Thursday, February 3 – 4, 2021 Wednesday was a very quiet day. We tried driving to Boca Chica Beach (where yesterday’s launch occurred), hoping to see what the launch pad looked like after the crash. However, the road … Continue reading →

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Starship Launch and Crash

Posted on February 2, 2021 by kcbernick

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 We learned that SpaceX was planning a test launch today, so we headed to nearby Isla Blanca Beach to find a place where we could get a good view. We weren’t alone! SpaceX’s plan was to … Continue reading →

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