San Antonio

Day One

When we pulled into this location it was packed with RV’s in the waiting Q to check in at 1 pm. As I looked around the facility it was tidy and spotless. The check-in process went quickly and we headed to your pull-through site right next to the pool. This site was level and manicured nicely. The concrete pad extended the entire length of the rig, no need for our sand mats which was a god sent. The picnic tables are new with umbrella holes but no stands. The pads were such that I could have used the tie downs for the awning if needed. I decided to fill the propane at this stop only to find out that they charge by the tank and not the lb. for propane. So with that said I bit the bullet and paid $17 for the full tank and had about ¼ left in the tank.

We did head down to San Antonio on the first night. We walked the famed River Walk and it was quaint and full of interesting restaurants. For a Sunday night, the place was packed with tourists and convention attendees. Had a very good $$ Tex Mex dinner at Cantina Bravia on the walk. Ginny had the Chicken Caroline the Brisket and me the Pork Tacos. The Brisket was the winner I thought.  We caught a handful of horses drawn carriages all lite up for the nite as we left.

Day Two

What a treat, starting with a walk down the Riverwalk Walkway near the RV park. This walkway is located just a few steps from the front of the RV park. It proved to be a great place to bike and walk. Rental bikes are available and next time I think that would be the way to go. Zoey and I got in a 3.2-mile walk along the river. Access to some of the Missions and plenty of parks along the way. We saw the Hot Wells Hotel site that is now being rebuilt. Plenty of wildflowers, vantage points, picnic tables and even a bike repair station along the way.

Finished with our walk we headed downtown to the Alamo. This historic building and area were frankly a surprise. The building was certainly interesting, but I think we both expected the grounds to be a bit more or a replica of the area during the battle. It turned out to be a very well-manicured garden area with old growth tree and plants. I mentioned to the girls what a great location for an event or wedding.

After the short tour of the grounds, we headed toward the San Fernando Cathedral. The town is certainly going through a revitalization and begs for more exploration. Our time is limited so we could not get to some of the areas that were recommended such as the Pearl District. The cathedral was beautiful. The interior was very special with all the hand carved stations of the cross and easy access to chapel and altar. It was moving for me and brought back memories of my time as an altar boy, to say the least.

After a quick run to the market area and then off to lunch at Zinc Bistro and Bar. Ginny and Caroline had the Zinc Burger and I chose the Beef Spare Rib sandwich with a German potato salad and pickled cucumber, they all were very good. Our last stop of the day was the San Jose Cathedral. The grounds where more of what we had expected the Alamo to look like. The building at one time had been covered in a beautiful stucco with color but that had deteriorated over the years. The Cathedral is still an active parish so there were no photos allowed in the sanctuary. We finished the day with an amazing dinner at Biga On the Banks. Ginny had the lamb and I had Venison and Quail with a Goat Cheese Tart. Amazing meal, great service and a restaurant we will return to. The next time we will request a window seat.

Bottom line here, this stop needed at least 4 days if not more. We could have toured the rest of the missions, various parts of town we missed such as the Pearl district. The RV park was exceptional and I will go into that in my review of the park.