Christmas and The Alamo

So where do you want to spend Christmas this year? Many moons ago that was the precise question I asked Susan. Her answer was somewhere that's warm, there's a pool so I can swim, and there's something neat to do on Christmas Day. Fast forward six months and I'm batting one for three.

We arrived in San Antonio on Christmas Eve Day at the Admiralty RV Resort. It was sunny and 45 F. The first words I said upon arrival was "look they have a heated pool & look steam is coming off it". If looks could kill I wouldn't be writing this right now. Everyone knows how much Susan hates the cold. Two strikes already and I haven't even got out of the truck. Oh well Princess!

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As we got all set up our one Christmas decoration hanging off the cabinet door, I planned our Christmas Day in downtown San Antonio.

Finding a parking spot on Christmas Day was pretty easy. We made our way toward the river walk. Everyone one we met indicated we had to check out the river walk. It did not disappoint. It was cool but refreshing.

River Barge along the river, how cool is that 

The river walk is a series of connecting walkways along the banks of the San Antonio River. It can be accessed from many areas in downtown.

Water is pretty clear about 2-3 feet

As you walk along the river there are no rails to prevent you from falling in. I think that adds to the beauty of it all. Back in the day, I'm talking 1921 the worst flood occurred in San Antonio causing widespread destruction of property and loss of life. There was talk of paving over the river and turning it into a storm drain. In 1929 a San Antonio native and architect, Robert Hugman developed plans  that later became known as the 2.5 mile long river walk.


Old looking bridges adds character to the river walk

Several indoor & outdoor restaurants along the river walk add to the atmosphere

As we walked most of the river walk we couldn't help but look around at the beauty and almost falling in a couple of time. The abundance of water, the lush greenery, and the huge towering trees made it beautiful. Several ducks would float by waiting for a handout. Workers on Christmas Day were picking up garbage with smiles on their faces. It was a festive atmosphere.


Store below apartment above, how sweet

The biggest decision of the day was inside or outside for lunch. Susan opted for inside as it was a little cool. We decided on Dick's Last Resort as everyone looked to be in the festive spirit.



Believe it or not the place was pretty full. The fun started at the door. The atmosphere was great, the music fantastic, the staff were having a great time, and everyone got a personalized hat.

Susan's reads "Hi I'm peaches"

Mine reads "I love eating peaches"



I'm not going to comment on any of that but we had a great laugh and so did everyone else. The food was great, sorry no pictures this time. 

As we left the restaurant we took one last look around and what do we see but a crash. Yes even on the river there are crashes.

No damage done, no one hurt

We ventured to the Alamo not thinking that being Christmas Day it would be closed, but it was. We'll come back another time to see inside. However, we were able to look around at the outside façade.

The Alamo

Susan saw a horse and buggy coming toward us and wanted to ride instead of walking around downtowwn. Okay!

Horses name is Suzy. Go figure!

We went on a narrated ride around the city that was very informative. Suzy was moving a little slow (the horse) not to be confused with Susan. That's okay it's Christmas, the trip took 35 minutes instead of the scheduled 20 minutes. It was all fun.


Merry Christmas to all