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Spanish explorers first visited the site (a camp of the Payaya Indians) on the feast day of St Anthony of Padua in 1691, and so named the area after him. At the time of Mexican independence in 1821 San Antonio was one of the three established Spanish communities in Texas. In December 1835, at the outset of the Texas Revolution, the Texan forces occupied the Alamo. In March 1836, the forces were massacred by Mexican troops in a 13 day siege. Texas gained it independence in April.
The San Antonio River Walk
The San Antonio River Walk
This 15 mile walkway along the San Antonio river and is one story beneath the streets of San Antonio. It is lined by bars, shops, restaurants, artwork, historic missions and site of numerous festivals. This weekend they will dye the river green in celebration of St Patrick's day.
Views from along the river walk. We had a rough walk because of an artists festival, lots of people and an anxious, pulling Biscuit. Mark and Biscuit went quickly from less dense areas to the next as Kath strolled along looking at the artists.
There were many new graduates from basic training celebrating with their families.
This is Charlie, a San Antonio Ambassador, he along with many others are along the River Walk and on street level to help visitors. Charlie helped us very early on our walk and then saw us in another location later in the day to ask us how our visit was going.
The Alamo
The Alamo
The Alamo Cenotaph
The Alamo Cenotaph
The Spirit of Sacrifice, a monument commemorating The Battle of the Alamo in memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives on March 6, 1836 in the defense of Texas.
We went to Pat O'Brien's for lunch and were treated to live music, heated porch since it was in the low 60's today. Our server, Amaine, greeted us and immediately asked if Biscuit needed water. We were thrilled that she thought of him first but she was so embarrassed about not asking about our needs first-she loves dogs but does not have one, which explains the differences in our reactions. Biscuit spent some time snoozing and some time watching us eat from under the glass table top- he was hoping for droppings but they never made it to the ground;)
La Antorcha de la Amistad
La Antorcha de la Amistad
The torch of friendship is a monumental 65 ft tall abstract sculpture by Mexican sculptor Sebastian and was a gift from the Mexican government. It is located on a rotary island in a busy traffic area so you can't get close to it.
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