GALVESTON, WE HAVE A SERIOUS WIND

It has been very windy and somewhat cold today. The cross and head-winds hovered between 20 and 30 miles per hour and were especially noticeable during the bike training ride this morning. The Gulf also looked quite angry. The white caps did not look inviting, at all. Fortunately, tomorrow we will be swimming off the protected Palm Beach and the temperature also should also pick up. So, I am looking forward to my first triathlon this year as the season gets under way.

In the Ironman Village the flags are swaying in the wind

Not much need for sighting. The majestic Colonel Paddlewheel boat will guide swimmers to T1

Did I say the Gulf was angry?

With the Gulf Coast's "Ticking Tri Bomb" triathletes

EASTER THE NEW ORLEANS STYLE

Last weekend Kasia joined me for Easter in the "deep south." Saturday morning we drove to New Orleans, a great city pulsating with life at any hour of the day. We had a perfect day for exploring the city and visiting the famous French Quarters. In the evening we drove back to Biloxi and went to the Elton John concert. It was quite impressive to watch and listen to him play and sing, without an intermission, for over two and half hours. Something to remember, indeed.

Waiting for the famous New Orleans Gumbo

Visiting the French Market with our host .......

.... and tackling a reptile on-a-stick

One can never have too many t-shirts

Some of the beautiful architecture of the French Quarters ........

and mesmerizing street artwork

Music and dancing all day

The "famous" Bourbon Street. This was the only sign I could find that was undamaged or not fully plastered over with stickers. It was so different from how I have imagined it

And a touch of Poland