[Mulder]

My question,in this instance,is,"What in the world did they come to the Gulf Coast for?" Nothing that's easily available on the gulf coast of Texas comes to mind as being worth the time,effort,and hazard of a long voyage in an open boat.

The very fact that it is "Texas" is sufficient to warrant the "time, effort, and hazard" of travelling across the world.

If the Romans didn't realize this, then they were fools, and it's no wonder their empire collapsed.

[sawsalimb]

Point,and a very good point.

[stands2reason]

LOL!!!

[HoustonCurmudgeon]

The very fact that it is "Texas" is sufficient to warrant the "time, effort, and hazard" of travelling across the world.

I believe they came to watch the girls on South Padre Island, or perhaps the BBQ, or a really good steak. You just can't get good BBQ in Italy.

Oh maybe it was Tex-Mex!