Howdy from San Antonio.
The weather is warm (low 90s) but not as hot as I was expecting. The whole hill country region (San Antonio is in the middle) is in a drought and looks bone dry. Several lakes have either disappeared or dried up to creek level. May floating docks and marinas are sitting on dry land. Austin is not any better with mandatory water rationing. We got rain last night but just enough to knock the dust down.
Been an interesting, low key trip, so far. Spend yesterday at Brackenridge Park and visited el Mercado (the market). Great place to get your colorful ceramic iguana or pick up a serape. Was going to pick up one of those masks that the Mexican Wrestlers wear but the wife vetoed that purchase. Today we attended a Mariachi Mass in Mission San Jose. San Jose is one of five missions located in San Antonio which includes the more famous Alamo. According to wikipedia: Misión San José y San Miguel de Aguayo was established in 1720. Located at 6519 San Jose Drive, it was designated the San Jose Mission National Historic Site in 1941. The historic site was administratively listed on the National Register on October 15, 1966. Mission San Jose was founded by Father Antonio Margil de Jesús. It is interesting/unique to sit in on a Catholic service with Mariachis serving as the music for the service.
I hope every one has a Happy Labor Day. Play safe. Don't drink and drive. Don't eat to much. Remember to wear sunscreen. And for god's sake, don't go swimming right after you eat.
4 comments:
A Mariachi mass would be a fun change of pace! Glad you're enjoying your trip. We promise to behave around here...there's not much going on, so there's not much trouble to get into.
Wow, looks and sounds like a fun trip! Just don't drink the worm!
Oh, the wrestler mask is a must-have! Sneak back and grab one!
Im so happy you had a good time on your trip!
And, you will be happy to know that I did NOT drink and drive, I wore sunscreen, and I never go swimming after I eat!
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