753 March 19, 2022 San Antonio

I walked through Sonora this morning. First around the rodeo venue and the community park and then on the sidewalks through town,

Tim noticed this yesterday…the taxidermist and meat processor right next to the BBQ place.

We traveled in the RV again today from Sonora about 150 miles to San Antonio. Both yesterday and today I did some of the driving. Tim chose nice smooth, flat roads for me to navigate. I was able to merge onto the highway from a rest area and then eventually put it on cruise control and then just steered. I did have to pass a few other vehicles and I had to move over for stopped trucks on the shoulder. We switched both days before we got into town. It was good practice. I am feeling more confident and I think I might be doing better. I cannot ever imagine that I will be relaxed, there is just too much to be aware of.

Once we were settled at the Alamo KOA, we ventured into San Antonio. The camp host suggested that we use the city bus. She said that parking was difficult and expensive. The bus stop was right across from the campground. We had to wait about 25 miuntes but then we were on our way.

We started our exploration at the Alamo. This is the site of the most famous battle in Texas’ war with Mexico for independence. I did not remember that Texas was it’s own republic for about a decade before it decided to join the United States. The Alamo was crazy busy. All tickets for all tours were sold out. We were able to walk the grounds. We got to listen to an enactor tell the story of the Texas War for Independence.

Next, we crossed the street to the San Antonio River Walk. More than a century ago, this town was built very near the San Antonio River. The river flooded the town in 1921. In 1929 an architect deisgned a plan to divert and dam some of the river while creating a system of walls and paths along the water’s edge. This was the beginning of River Walk. It is quite a spectacle. Today was a Saturday and the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration on the river was underway. It is part Vegas. part Mardi Gras, part Duval Street and then there is the whole western element thrown into the mix.

The Saint Patty’s Day barge parade happened while walked. The float with the bagpipes was the very best!

The art, sculptures, city buildings, bridges, boat tours, the colors, the restaurants, the landscaping…this place was happening! Lots of music and food and throngs of people. We enjoyed walking the loop and taking in all the sights and sounds.

We found our way back tot he bus stop for the number 24 and made it back to the RV. It was a very different and fun day!