More of San Antonio

Here are a few more pictures of our time in San Antonio. The only time we took a trolley was to go to the Market Square (El Mercado) where you can buy anything southwestern. Eating at the Buckhorn was quite an experience as we were surrounded by wild animals mounted on all the walls and the ceiling.
San Antonio is also home to several very old, beautiful cathedrals, reminiscent of those in Europe. The last picture is of the lobby of the hotel we stayed in. It was over 100 years old and a reminder of former days of glory (now in a neighborhood of many vacant buildings in need of restoration). Since we went to San Antonio, we've talked with many people who have gone there, and everyone seems to think it is a place well worth visiting. We agree!

Sunshine in San Antonio

A few weeks ago, we experienced some beautiful, sunny days in San Antonio, TX--a city Ron had been to many years ago but I had never seen. I had often heard about the Riverwalk, and it is truly like a separate world just down the steps from the main city streets. There are so many shops, restaurants, fountains, etc., and water taxis which take you on tours as the driver describes the many points of interest and their history. This band plays each day along the side of the river, adding to the ambiance.

The Alamo is probably the most famous landmark in San Antonio, and we were able to take the time to learn more about the specifics of the battle in 1836. There is now a complete to-scale model of the entire Alamo fort (as it was in 1836) in a building across the street, and the narration of the battle as a light shines on the various buildings is very educational.

Although our time there was too brief, we really enjoyed that historic city. I'll post a few more pictures later.

At lunch today

Elinore said, "Guess what, Mom! Sam was the first kid in the world!"