I can come, but will not need a hotel.
Originally Posted by TX_xfire
Someone familar with the back roads should work on the drive. What do yall think?
Unfortunately, there are no real back roads on the island. If you have Google Earth, focus on the island on the southern edge (look for Port Isabel, which has the bridge crossing over to the main area). There is one main road, and all the side roads are mainly residential or lead to the hotels. BUT....since the main road has a 30 mph limit which is vigorously enforced, we could 'cruise' without actually 'cruising'.
And consider this to be an idea that oozed out of an overheated brain (had the idea that doing yardwork in this heat was a good idea): you CAN drive on the beach. The areas close to field 6 tends to be packed with weekenders and nationals who drive their non-4wd vehicles on the sand, and have compacted a sort of road down...would be a great photo op...providing someone does come with an extra 4wd to help anyone out...just a thought...though the parking lots on the bay side tend to stay empty and have lovely views of the sunset.
I have a meeting and a site visit out on the island this upcoming week. If I can finagle getting away from my colleagues for a while, I can try to take some pictures of the island and the roadways.