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[Vassago]

That's true, the sights in those river side cafes are amazing.

Brian

Oh, I love the Riverwalk. We definitely partook in some fun there.

I have pictures. I'll have to link to them when I get home.

 

[Brianwarnock]

Just a gentle reminder

Brian

 

[Brianwarnock]

Bring a brolly and rain mac - as it rains somewhat

I've been sunburnt walking in the Peak District, mindyou from March to Oct the UV in the National parks burns my head on the cloudiest of days.

brian

 

[Kryst51]

I was in San Antonio last week for vacation. You would not believe the views there!

What part of Texas are you in Krystal?

I'm in Houston. I have actually never been to San Antonio, though I have friends from there. I need to travel Texas, and that is actually one of my goals. I have lived here for four years now, and still haven't been to see the blubonnets in Brenham. I want to go so bad, but am soooo busy on the weekends that I miss it. So I am aiming for next year to be "the year" that I go see it and take tons of pictures.

 

[Vassago]

Just a gentle reminder

Brian

I have almost the exact same picture of this bridge haha.

 

[Vassago]

I'm in Houston. I have actually never been to San Antonio, though I have friends from there. I need to travel Texas, and that is actually one of my goals. I have lived here for four years now, and still haven't been to see the blubonnets in Brenham. I want to go so bad, but am soooo busy on the weekends that I miss it. So I am aiming for next year to be "the year" that I go see it and take tons of pictures.

I flew through Houston on the way back. I've never gotten to see the city though.

I've been to many places in Florida, that I can say.

 

[KenHigg]

Thank you everybody for your kind words i've passed them on.

Here you are Ken, I don't know how to get it into the post so its an attachment.

Brian

Wow - Good looking kid

Congrats Brian !

 

[The_Doc_Man]

With all the pix of San Antonio, I thought I'd just as well toss in my two cents' worth:

When I was in San Antonio on a business trip many years ago during late July/early August, I remember driving along in front of the Alamo with the radio blaring. The station took a "weather break" during which time the announcer solemnly intoned, "The temperature downtown is 110 degrees, but not to worry - with the wind chill it is only 107." Which is why I was driving with the windows up and the A/C working hard!

My wife and I were trying to decide where to go for our honeymoon (more than just a "few" years ago) and we couldn't agree on anyplace close. But I knew of her fondness for old churches so I said, "Let's walk the Mission Trail in San Antonio." That got her interest enough that we agreed, so we went to San Antonio for our honeymoon. And yes, we followed the old mission trail.

While we were there, we found a place called "Bill Miller's Barbecue" - part of a chain. They were selling mugs with "Bill Miller's BBQ" and I knew a guy at work called Bill Miller. So we went in to have lunch and buy a souvenir for my friend. However, we walked out with only a couple of mugs and a nasty feeling. The AIR inside this place felt greasy. The walls were greasy to the touch. The metal surfaces should have been, but were not, bright and shiny. We only had to took at the food bins for about 5 seconds to know we didn't want to eat there. We ended up at Luby's (Cafeteria) that day.

There was enough in San Antonio that we didn't get to see everything that the tours claimed was there, but we had a limited time so had to head back home after only four days. We've been meaning to go back, but just never got around to it.

What I really liked about the little river there is that the part that goes through the city as a touristy thing goes dry once per year during a tourist-season lull. For those who don't know this, the river is almost a perfect loop - close enough that the city built a diversionary channel. Once per year they open the channel and drain the scenic part of the river - to pick up things that folks might have carelessly dropped into the water.

 

[boblarson]

I've only passed through San Antonio (probably actually just AROUND it) on my way to and from Lackland Air Force Base back when I was an Airman. I didn't last and had to be discharged due to a medical condition but I still remember the summer there. OUCH! That was pretty wicked. And I had come from Yakima, WA which has some pretty hot weather.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

I fondly remember Yakima, too. Mom, Dad, and I went through there something like 25 or 30 years ago. We bought some apples off the back of a truck. They were 'weapons grade' - each bigger than my two closed fists together. They were the tastiest apples I've ever had. The cherries we got from the same guy were also just scrumptious.

 

[boblarson]

I used to love fresh apples. I still would if they didn't make my throat swell up so I can't breathe. I found out that people with Asthma frequently have food allergies like that. But until Mt. St. Helens erupted 30 years ago, I could eat apples quite nicely and I did just that. But afterwards, something must have changed (including acquiring Asthma due to the volcanic ash) and now I get very depressed when I see a great apple which I can't eat. I can eat COOKED apples, but not fresh. So, so depressing....

 

[Vassago]

Bill Miller's BBQ was pretty good! You should have given it a chance.

One thing about San Antonio is, if you like eating, you will NEVER run out of new things to try. There are HUNDREDS of different restaurants there, all very popular. I didn't see too many restaurants there that weren't packed full of people all day and especially at night, and most of them were Mom and Pop places that we went to.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Well, Vassago, remember that I live in the Greater New Orleans area. Within no more than a 30 minute drive, I probably have over seven hundred viable restaurants in at least 20 major and many minor cuisines. Wifey and I do a lot of restaurant hopping. About the only thing we really don't have in great proliferation is a barbecue place. New Orleans isn't super-big on BBQ, because we have such great Creole places instead. But we have just about all the ethnics you could want. So I'll be OK as far as the "things to try" goes.

If anyone is planning a trip to N'Awlins, let me know enough ahead of time and I'll give you some pointers or even arrange to meet-n-greet. Wifey loves the idea of meeting new people and sharing a meal as a pretext for an evening of good conversation.

By the way, you can tell when a resaurant is good. If it has been open more than two weeks and there is no big festival in town and it isn't a national chain and you can still get a table to this place at 7 PM, it ain't worth the visit. New Orleans is a dining-out mecca for locals and tourists alike.

 

[Vassago]

Well, Vassago, remember that I live in the Greater New Orleans area. Within no more than a 30 minute drive, I probably have over seven hundred viable restaurants in at least 20 major and many minor cuisines. Wifey and I do a lot of restaurant hopping. About the only thing we really don't have in great proliferation is a barbecue place. New Orleans isn't super-big on BBQ, because we have such great Creole places instead. But we have just about all the ethnics you could want. So I'll be OK as far as the "things to try" goes.

If anyone is planning a trip to N'Awlins, let me know enough ahead of time and I'll give you some pointers or even arrange to meet-n-greet. Wifey loves the idea of meeting new people and sharing a meal as a pretext for an evening of good conversation.

By the way, you can tell when a resaurant is good. If it has been open more than two weeks and there is no big festival in town and it isn't a national chain and you can still get a table to this place at 7 PM, it ain't worth the visit. New Orleans is a dining-out mecca for locals and tourists alike.

I've been wanting to visit for years. I just may take you up on that offer one day.

If you like BBQ, you would never run out in Florida either.

 

[Kryst51]

I have the most wonderful BBQ place right accross the railroad tracks from me... Central Texas BBQ... Man alive, that place serves good food! And they have the best bread pudding in the world.

 

[boblarson]

I got to visit New Orleans in September 2002. It was quite an experience. Didn't get to do or see a lot but what I did get to do was fun. And I totally love the beignets from Cafe Du Monde. They were SOOOOOOO Good! Yum.

 

[KenHigg]

Which may explain why you flunked the military physical

 

[The_Doc_Man]

Kryst51, after Katrina slammed N'Awlins, I was posted in Fort Worth for seven months. Found this place called Riskey's (with the E) that served really great barbecued port and pretty decent barbecued beef. It was close enough to our work site that if I was in a beef or pork mood, I could go there before heading for the apartment.

I was shopping for a lot of things that had to be replaced after we got flooded so I visited a lot of outlets and malls. Found this place north of the DFW Airport called "Love and War in Texas." At night they had live music and a small dance floor, but for lunch they just served good food. That was possibly the best barbecued beef brisket I've ever had. And it was a dry-rub barbecue, not a wet-soak job.

Still, nothing could possible compare to the Bush House of Seafood buffet (before you ask, it's in Bush, LA) for a tour of the many seafood styles to be had in South Louisiana. They have fish, shrimp, crabs, crawfish, oysters, alligator, and various other things. Shrimp gets served as many as seven different ways. Anything from mild as a gentle breeze to peppery enough to melt your lips. Let's face it - we like the foods of the area in which we grew up. I'll always love Louisiana seafood.

 

[PNGBill]

We should have a food thread - some amazing food options available.

 

[ColinEssex]

Yes Sir! And we also have Rats as pets. 4 of them.

I would love to reply properly to this but you'll report me, being as you hate my guts.

Col