We got back to CA last weekend from our trip to San Antonio and I hit the ground running, visiting all my student teachers this week... it's been an unusually busy week. Good thing I was rested and rejuvenated after spring break. We loved San Antonio and we definitely want to go back soon. Here are some highlights:
~ Riverwalk Cruise (a bargain @ $7.95; $5 for seniors)
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~ SAS factory tour (San Antonio Shoemakers)
~ Natural Bridge Cavern
~ Wild Animal Park @ Natural Bridge
~ Dinner at the County Line (best ribs I've ever eaten!)
~ Brunch at Mi Tierra (Mercadito)
~ The Alamo
~ Chili relleno stuffed with picadillo (meat) at Rita's on the River
~ The view from the Tower of the Americas
~ Day trip to Johnson City, home of LBJ and Ladybird
~ Wine-tasting in the hill country
~ Catching up with old friends at the Copa Wine Bar
~ Witte Museum
~ San Fernando Cathedral
OK, you can see some of my best memories have to do with food. But, we walked so much that I felt I could indulge without guilt. I did buy a great pair of walking shoes at the SAS factory ($30 off due to an indiscernible imperfection) and I wore them daily after I bought them. My feet were very happy! We stayed slightly under budget, except that I had to replace my digital camera because I lost my old one (and some great pictures). But the replacement camera was only $109, so not really a budget buster. All in all, the trip exceeded my expectations.
This is the view from the patio of our apartment:
Flooding along the Riverwalk is controlled by a series of flood gates (right side):
The cathedral was as beautiful as any I've seen in Europe, with intricate stained glass:
And in case you want the best seat in the cathedral:
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Glad to hear you had a great time ! :-)