Category Archives: Trip To San Antonio

Goodbye San Antonio!

I’ve been here quite long enough by now, and it’s well past time to head home.  Before I do though, a few parting shots of “things in San Antonio that I haven’t yet mentioned”. First on the list is that … Continue reading

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Let’s go… To the Alamo!

It’s a Sunday, and I haven’t got anything that I really need to do.  Those MIBs have gathered again, and I am reminded that I still haven’t been to see The Alamo.  Well, it’s a short walk, I guess now would … Continue reading

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Words that start with ‘river’ – part 3: Rivercenter

On the south-west corner of the Rivermall is this huge building.  It looks like it’s supposed to be part of the Rivermall, but it’s all boarded off.  No entry.  What’s it called? Rivercenter!  I have absolutely no idea what it’s … Continue reading

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Words that start with ‘river’ – part 2: Rivermall

Perhaps the most noteworthy (especially if you’re interested in popular destinations) thing that you can get to via the Riverwalk is the Rivercenter Mall.  Or, as I shall call it from this point on: Rivermall! It’s really just another mall … Continue reading

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Words that start with ‘river’ – part 1: Riverwalk

With some time on my hands and a whole downtown tourist attraction to explore, I knew what my first destination had to be: Riverwalk! I like walking.  I like exploring.  I hate traffic.  Riverwalk is a way of exploring San … Continue reading

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Fire, light, and movement: More San Antonio by night

With an evening to wander about after visiting the flower whatsit building, I knew it was time to take a picture of this: Not only is it my hotel showing its festive cheer, but it also reminds me fondly of … Continue reading

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Everything you need to know about Texas

There’s been one thing that I keep seeing everywhere I go around here, and it’s been really weirding me out: These things are posted all over the place, they’re more common than road signs! One wall plaque I’ve seen more … Continue reading

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New Quest: Locate supplies!

I was starting the lament the lack of supplies in my room, so I decided it was time to go looking for a grocery store or something.  I’ve got a fridge, I should use it, right? I wasn’t far out … Continue reading

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By popular demand: Just what is that flower building anyway?

Two things happened last night that coincided well.  The first being that I had some time on my hands for the evening, there wasn’t anything that really needed doing.  The second being that the wife really wanted to know exactly … Continue reading

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Boldly going forth… outside!

Finally, the time has arrived.  I shall go… OUTSIDE! Where to go? Well, I’ve been informed that my wife requires me to get her some silver.  That sounds like a “local craft” kinda thing.  Oh, look, a little village right … Continue reading

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