Howdy Ya'll.....
This past Saturday (the 3rd) I went down to San Antonio. It was a sunny day in the high 50's. Everyone was running around in winter gear except for me!! LOL
I started my day taking in the Alamo. I didn't realize that it sat right in the middle of the down town area. It was interesting to see the mix of very old; old; and new buildings all together. There were a lot of people visiting the city that day. A lot of Air Force personnel were there. I know that there is a base near by. I learned an interesting point about the downtown area & the Alamo. There is a city ordinance that prohibits any building from casting a shadow on the Alamo out of respect for those who died there. That is why most of the buildings in the area are short & wide- as opposed to tall & thin. There is one tall building in the area but where it is located it never will cast a shadow over the Alamo! (see pictures # 7- # 23 )
Then I made my way to the River walk. There is a man made river system that connects with a natural river- which runs through out the city. You can go down to the river area from street level- by using one of the many walkways/stairs. Down on the river level there are many shops and restaurants for you to visit. There is also a riverboat ride that lets you take in all of the river ways. I took this ride- it wasn't expensive ($7.00) and it lasted about 45 mins. The tour guide has a lot of tidbit info about the city that they share during this ride. (see pictures #29 - #60 ) After the ride I had lunch at The Republic of Texas Restaurant & Bar. The food was very good and the wait/staff was friendly and helpful!! It was a bit busy there when I first arrived. Evidentially there was a cheerleaders competition going on near by, and all the little cheerleaders (ages 10-14) were out with their parents getting something to eat at the same time!! LOL
I had been walking around the city for 3hrs by then and decided I better head back to my car, and call it a day. Well I sort of ran into a problem at this point...LOL {I, Donna had my 1st real senior moment!!!! } I couldn't for the life of me remember the name of the street I parked my car on !!!! LOL So I spent the next 3hrs trying to find it. I saw way more of San Antonio then I had planned on. I finally found a parking lot attendant (at around 6pm) that knew the parking lot I was describing. His name was Rene', and I was very grateful to him for helping me out!! I guess I looked like I was in pain (my back was not happy after walking for 6 hrs), so he offered to drive me to my car. He told me I wasn't too far away. With in 2 mins I was at my car and very, very happy!!! I thanked Rene' very much, and hopped into my car for the 3 hr drive back to Killeen.......
The next day I was talking with a friend, Steve and told him what had happened- he suggested I not put it into the blog. I told him sure I am- I love a good laugh even if it is at myself!
Well I hope you enjoy the pictures- I'll be back in touch soon. - Love Donna
1 comment:
That was pretty neat.
Love ya,
Babs
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