San Antonio - 2

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In the meantime my take on San Antonio....

I LOVE IT!!! Even the heat, which Mike reckons it is too hot. Although it didn't stop us making the most of checking out the city.

Walking to the Alamo we noticed that the all day car parking is quite cheap - only $5 per day. And the ticket machine is strange. You pick your numbered spot then you front up at the machine and there are numbered slots where you put your money.
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Mike also spotted bikes which you can hire by putting the required fee into the machine. (photo to come)

There are colourful hop-on hop-off buses to take you around the town or if you prefer they have a horse and cart (photos to come)

We ventured to the Farmers Market which was full of shops all selling the same sorts of Mexican souveniers. There is a shopping mall full of these little shops too. No other shops in the mall though. There were however groups of old blokes sitting around tables chatting or playing cards and drinking beer. Mike liked that idea!!! (photo to come)

We took a stroll up one of the more prestigious residential streets and Mike decided on a house he would like to purchase......(in his dreams that is)It was a lovely house, just like you would see in the movies (photo to come)

We caught a fleeting glimpse of some squirrels but were not able to whip the camera out in time for a photo...Maybe next time.

The Riverwalk was the highlight of San Antonio. It is absolutely fantastic. Someone came up with a top idea and the business it attracts must be well worth the expense. (numerous photos for this one)

Apparently scenes from some well known movies have been shot here. And it seems people use the area for weddings too as it has a really romantic feel about it. There are several groups of musicians constantly travelling up and down the river serenading diners wherever they go. Ducks and birds wander into the cafes and accept offerings from whoever will throw something their way. The Rainforest Cafe is a kids paradise where people sit on stools fashioned to look like animals. There are indoor waterfalls, rocks, plants and animals and a gift shop filled with all the stuff kids love. And so many more shops, bars, restaurants - it would take you a week just to check them all out.

The little boats that take tours on the river were packed with queues of people waiting to get on. The tour was interesting. The tour guide pointed out all the buildings we passed and gave us history of the waterway. I must admit I missed a lot of the commentary because I was too busy taking in the scenery.

We decided to try a good old Texas Steak House for dinner. It was situated upstairs overlooking the river so we had a great view of what was happening below. When I saw people dining on the boats I almost wished I was hungry enough for another dinner!!!

If we thought the area was busy in the afternoon it was nothing compared to the evening. It was packed, everywhere. And of course the weather was perfect for it.

Shame to have to move on actually. We have loved every minute here.

This is a place I would recommend to anyone as a "have to see"