Happy in San Antonio

remembering this day on 9/16/2017

view of San Antonio from the air last night

Finally arrived in San Antonio late last night and was picked up by the person I wanted to be with for the longest time. It was a happy moment and will never, ever be forgotten. It was not a mistake to do this. Thank you, Lord. It was special.

Today, we played tourists starting with brunch at a Puerto Rican place. Had a taste of their fare which is almost similar to ours, especially the pork lechon. It was good food and would love to go back there again. Next stop was at the Alamo, the site of Texan independence fight from the Mexicans. The site was first a mission and occupied by the Texans for thirteen days. The displays in the site showed the weapons used at that time and how living conditions were, especially the sick bay. It also displayed how the fight for independence affected the lives of the people under siege at that time. It was so sad. Truly, there are no winners in wars.

Yummy brunch at La Luna Rosa in San Antonio

Entrance to one of the buildings inside the Alamo complex

Here is another large cactus. I was careful to give some distance from this plant this time.

After our Alamo stop, we walked towards the Riverwalk, one of the places I wanted to see because it was featured once in The Little Couple. I am a fan, so I just wanted to see the place they went to, as well. LOL.

A view of the River Walk

But the most important thing we did today was go to Mass at the San Fernando Cathedral. This was pretty special because today is also the first Sunday of Advent and that we got a blessing from the presiding priest. I would like to think that this special day is a gift of God and a blessing.

Celebrating the first Advent at the San Fernando Cathedral with a blessing

Thank you, Lord.

(For me to remember it by, the hotel we stayed in for the night was the Four Points by Sheraton San Antonio Airport).