Uncategorized – Los Joes

Galveston Pleasure Pier

The Galveston Pleasure Pier opened in summer 2012 on the gulf side of the island where 25th Street meets the seawall.

A man, his best friend… and hopefully some fish

A fisherman takes advantage of a calm morning in Galveston, Texas. - photo by Joe Alexander — A fisherman takes advantage of a calm morning in Galveston, Texas.

A series of jetties project out into the Gulf of Mexico from the seawall in Galveston, Texas. The jetties help stabilize the seawall and slow erosion – as well as providing convenient places to fish.

Late lunch overlooking Tampa Bay, Florida

Lunch in St. Petersburg, Florida overlooking Tampa Bay. - photo by Joe Alexander — Lunch in St. Petersburg, Florida overlooking Tampa Bay.

Even with the holidays, Tampa International Airport was quieter than I remember – a sign of the times. From there is was a short drive to a local restaurant with a view of Tampa Bay.

Murals live on – for now – at closed Tacoland

Mural at the Tacoland location overlooking the San Antonio Riverwalk. - photo by Joe Alexander — Mural at the Tacoland location overlooking the San Antonio Riverwalk.

The legendary Tacoland near downtown San Antonio and neighboring The Pearl is currently closed.

The building at 103 West Grayson Street has a chain-link fence around it. One of the murals, which includes a portrait of former owner Ram Ayala, has graffiti painted on it.

The site was most recently operated as Viva TacoLand.

In May, mySanAntonio.com reported a co-owner is looking for a new restaurant to take over the location.