My first impression of San Antonio is that this would be a great place for a family vacation, rivaling that place in central Florida that seems to be such a magnet. And if not a family vacation, certainly a second honeymoon. There's history (the Alamo and Spanish missions), imagination and eateries (River Walk), and fun (Six Flags and Sea World are here). Just remember I told you so.
The story of the seige of the Alamo has fascinated me since I was a boy. Every man who fought for Texas died, knowing when it started that they would either win (which they knew was all but impossible) or die trying. That's courage and commitment to the max. This is sacred ground to every Texan.
Downtown also includes the River Walk, a scenic river level walk on both sides of the San Antonio River full of shops, restaurants, hotels and businesses. It's pretty cool. We took the boat tour and enjoyed learning about the history of the walk.
With both of us being serious Mexican food lovers and being deep in the heart of Texas we ate Mexican today...twice. I fully expect to eat my fill over the next couple of weeks while out west.
One of the extras today as we were leaving the Alamo was to witness the commissioning ceremony of a young United States Marine and Iraq veteran in front of the old mission. What a great venue to see and hear this member of the few and the proud take his oath to defend our country and watch his wife pin on his bars and see a proud Gunnery Sergeant give him his first salute. Semper Fi!
Tomorrow we're off to El Paso, an 8 hour drive. Then after finding (we hope) a church to worship with we'll continue on to Tucson and Tombstone, AZ.
Hope you're enjoying the Olympics as we are. Have a great weekend!
I agree, Rick. There is lots to do in San Antonio. You guys are there at a good time, when it's not HOT! Andy and I took a group of seniors on a Senior trip to San Antonio one year. We did all the things you mentioned. Looking forward to your next post.
ReplyDeleteOn the way to school this morning Colin was talking about the Alamo. He of course loves westerns and Davy Crockett is his favorite. He said how he wanted to go to the Alamo. I told him he needed to talk to Pastor Rick when he returned because he had just visited there. Colin said "Oh.....I will....the Alamo is a long ways away....all the way in Kitty Hawk!"
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