South Padre

South Padre Island

One of the nicest features of the area in which I live is South Padre Island. The island is really a very large sandbar that runs from mouth of the Rio Grande up to around Corpus Christi, a length of nearly 113 miles. It is named after Father (Padre) Balli who was an early settler of the region. The island is a really special place. Even though it is just 45 minutes away, I don't go there very often. I like to go when I can suspend my normal life and totally relax. I don't want it to become an everyday experience.