Starbucks coffee, buffet breakfast and the team (with a few sore muscles from last nights excursion) took off on foot towards the tourist spots.
We took a shortcut from the riverwalk, through the Hyatt hotel, and through the water featured walkway to The Alamo.
The team, minus Sue (photographer), ready for the morning adventures.
The Alamo is the mission and fort famous for “the battle of Alamo”. This was in the Texas Revolution time of 1835-1836 and while the Mexicans won this battle, they were soon to be defeated and the fort was eventually taken back (leased from the Catholic Church) by the US Army in 1845.
No photos were allowed inside the chapel. However out in the grounds…
Prickly pears have followed us from Malta, although they don’t eat the fruit here.
These carp were swimming in the channels running through the fort grounds – waiting to be fed (they were about 18inches long)
Re-enactment – soldiers holding the fort! (I’m guessing back in the day they may have been a little younger)
The girls taking a rest on the tree stumps. (The long and short of it)
While the rest of the team watched a video story, I went in search of the local wildlife.
This little squirrel played eight-ball and allowed me to get really close, even treated me with a smile.
Leaving the Alamo, we took a side trip to the Menger hotel.
The three story Christmas tree in the enclosed foyer – the building decor has remained the same in 200 years.
Tona found her favourite Christmas decoration (Kelly you’ll love this one) – the Nutcracker!
Outside in the streets, the Horses and carriages (to hire for rides) are decorated in a somewhat bridal fashion.
The next stop was to the Buckhorn Museum.
This museum is a monument to the Texan hunters and lifestyle of their past. These hunting activities are now pretty much outlawed internationally, however were a part of survival historically.
Designer, one off chairs were made from beef long horn cattle – their horns and hides after the meat was carved.
A wood carved monument of the tree of life (Thailand inspired)
Chip and Trina in the illusions house – magic travelling shows were a part of the Wild West! They are not really leaning.
Out with the old and into the current day streets of San Antonio.
The Courthouse and post office.
We made our way back to the hotel, to collect luggage and cars, and set off to the next stop! Helotes (place and new hotel) and close to our venue tonight – Live Concert!
All who wander are not Lost girls 