Halloween in South Padre Island (SPI)

One always experiences new things when one travels and here are 7 things that were new to us this year for Halloween 2009:

1. Timing – this year, we were in SPI. Last year, we did not even arrive here until December 1st. And it was certainly different to be outside in 80 degree weather for Halloween!

2. Costumes - we dressed up and, we haven’t done that for many, many years. I brought a box of ‘holiday stuff’ with us and, after scourging through the options, we decided to go as pirates. We draped our pirate flags over our shoulders like capes, donned our pirate scarves and hats, practised our best “Aargh” and “Aye Billie!” and away we went. By the way, Johnnie also wore his battery-operated flashing teeth! So, how do we look?


3. Location – it was the first time we have ever gone to a bar. We’ve been to house parties over the years but to a bar? This was the first time. And it was the bar at the end of our pier so we sure did not have to go far and then we walked home! And the live band played out on the pier - outside!

4. Friends – we planned to meet some people from the KOA at the bar. One couple also went as pirates and another as hippies!

5. Late night – we were up till after midnight! Imagine!

6. President of the United States of America -





Now, we’ve never been that close to a President and to be soooooo close to Obama was inspiring.











7. Security – naturally, the President brings with him a lot of police presence and we found the security top-heavy!


Anyway, trust your Halloween had a few surprises as well… now let’s see what November brings… m.