Well you can't make a trip to San Antonio without a visit to The Alamo. So that's what I did this evening. It was about 75 degrees here today. I'd say that's about perfect.
In the early 1800s, the Spanish military stationed a cavalry unit here. The soldiers refered to the old mission as the Alamo (the Spanish word for "cottonwood") in honor of their hometown Alamo de Parras, Coaluila. San Antonio and the Alamo played a critical role in the Texas Revolution. In March, 1836, Davy Crockett, with 139 others, were massacred at the Alamo. Usually, in battles, someone is left to tell the story, but the Alamo had no one. One hundred and eighty-seven men for eleven days withstood the Mexican army of the despot, Santa Anna. When the battle was done, all of the one hundred eighty-seven brave Americans, including Davy Crockett, lay dead on the ground; but with them also lay over two thousand Mexicans, who had died at their hands.
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Picture brings back fun memories; now I need to see a picture of the River Walk along with a picture of "Dirty Nellis" if it is still on the River Walk after all these years.
Thanks "Anonymous". I don't know who you are but I'll post a picture of the River Walk tonight. I don't think it has your bar of choice in it though.
Kimkay
Anonymous is the person you have not seen since the end of January!!!!
Alamo is great but do not miss the River Walk .
ALAMO LOOKS VERY COOL. YOU'RE VERY LUCKY TO SEE IT, WISH I COULD'VE BEEN THERE! NICE PICTURE!
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