Carl's Blog

I am here again on South Padre Island running my 4th Turtle Trot 5k. Compared to my last 5k on October 31st, I was a bit slower by 40 seconds but still within my normal range.

This year’s medal looks really good with the sun as a back light.

As is my tradition now I had dinner at Gabriella’s Italian Grill

This time I had their Garlic Chicken Tortellini and it was very filling.

I’ve been cooking and eating at home more lately and I’m finding that eating out I come away extra stuffed. I really should learn to take some to go, because the portion sizes are almost too much for me now.

After the race this morning, I went to Josephine’s Kitchen on SPI. They have really good waffles and good coffee.

Don’t try to go here for dinner; they are breakfast, and brunch only – 7 AM to 2 PM. One day I need to try one of their mimosas.

After finishing breakfast my body, mainly my legs and knees told me I’d put them through too much trauma and they were planning on staging a protest so I am limiting my adventure this year. So it’s Diet Dr. P, Pringles and this view from my hotel room. I love upgrades, it sometimes pays to have brand loyalty, thanks IHG.

I’m hoping to get a picture of the moon rise tonight so I’m going to test out the hotel’s restaurant.

Tomorrow’s breakfast will be at the Grapevine Cafe, because I love their crab cakes and eggs benedict.

Setup my big camera to capture the moon rise on November 9, 2025. The moon rose further north on the Eastern horizon than I thought. My misconception was the moon and sun rise in similar locations.

To pair with the moon rise here is the sunrise on Sunday, November 9th, 2025. Seems plenty of other people had the same idea as me to wake up early and watch the sunrise.

Well, it’s time to head home and return to reality. Until the next adventure.