Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Quintana

Gulls in Surf

Back from a week at the beach where we had a wonderful time.  Cloudless skies, perfect temperatures and amazingly clear water at Quintana Beach County Park, a little-known jewel on the Texas Gulf Coast.

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Quintana Jetty

Didn’t catch any fish, but did see some remarkable sights. We watched an osprey bathing in the surf – throwing water everywhere like some over-sized sparrow in a back yard birdbath.  Of course I had my fishing rod in my hand and the camera was a hundred yards away in the truck.

Intracoastal Sunrise

While fishing on the Intracoastal Canal, I saw these gulls on the pilings of an old dock; they were lined up with one bird on each post and one on each remaining cross-member.

The park features full hook-up campsites and a few rental cabins.  Rates are very reasonable even without the discount for Brazoria County residents.

Quintana Park Campground

Quintana Park Campground - Our Site

Now that we’re back home, chores await – more tomorrow.

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