The Alamo, right downtown!
We didn't expect the Alamo to be the center of the city. Touring the Alamo took us a full day. We listened to a tour guide, narrate details of the war.
We sat amongst other visitors, in reverence, viewing a film that explained how several thousand Mexicans drove through the walls of the Alamo, wiping out the 200 frontiersmens who were defending the fort; fighting for thier independence. (Dates on the pictures might not be correct. I didn't set the camera after I put in the batteries!)
The San Antonio River winds underground, with beautiful flower and tree-lined sidewalks,
forming:
THE RIVERWALK.
Restaurants, stores, boutiques and hotels line both sides of the river. Boat trips are featured, with guides narrating the tours.
We were visiting over Thanksgiving, when the Riverwalk comes alive, with Christmas floats, that actually floated down the entire river.
People lined the streets, bridges, and restaurants, all in the Holiday Spirit.
It was gorgeous! Lights hanging from trees, lights on rails, lights on the boats, lights on people, lights everywhere!
We stopped for a drink, at an Irish Pub, their attraction being a fountain of fire and water. We met a wonderful couple there, whom we talked with for an extended amount of time. They also were like fire and water! Bette was a spit fire and Tony flowed with ease. Thus, their relationship was one to be emulated! Joe and I were taken with them. Tony being Italian, Bette being Irish, they were sparks that filled our day with conversation, entertainment and a new friendship. See you through emails Bette! Tony is like Joe, doesn't know how to turn the computer on!
MUSIC ON THE STREETS
Like most large cities, we heard horns, violins, singing and preaching. This young man was unique, playing the bagpipes.
We love street entertainers!
The Torch of Friendship
STREET ART
I also love street art!
Several times in four days we walked by this sculpture. Finally stopping to read the
medallion embedded into the sidewalk. This is a symbol of light that evokes friendship and unity. Sculptor: SEBASTIAN June 2002
Tiles--like this one,
are found set into the cement pillars along the sidewalks, around the city. I took pictures of several of them. Very colorful!
If you have a chance, visit San Antonio, Texas. It's a great city!
