Penguins in Galveston!

If you missed us yesterday, it's because we weren't here.

(Like that logic? It's like that time we were stuck in traffic in Houston and there was a sign on a condo building that said, "If you lived here, you're be home now." Thanks for pointing that out.)

Like the intrepid reporters we are, we ventured out of our comfort zone at MEvBLOG Central to check on Galveston Island. Spring break is coming and Galveston is usually a top destination for many Texans. Some might be worried that Hurricane Ike didn't leave much of it for folks to enjoy, but that's not the case.

As you can see from the picture to the right, that's us playing with a penguin named Hendrix at Moody Gardens. We got to pet it (they're quite soft, actually) and speak with it (they're quite articulate).

It was difficult to understand what he said, but we think the gist had something to do with being upset by the militant way his people were portrayed in Madagascar.

Having a "Penguin Encounter" is one of many things you can do at Moody Gardens - one of several places that's reopening in time for the Spring Break/Summer season. We definitely recommend checking it out.

And tell Hendrix we said hi. If he immediately flaps his wings and poops on the spot, that means he remembers us.