When in San Antonio....

Back from a wonderful weekend. The weather was perfect - sunny, mid 70's with just a slight breeze. Perfect is the only word. On the way, we stopped at the Shiner Brewery. I figured I should pay homage to a drink I imbibe regularly. Next time you are in the store buying your favorite brew, pick up a six pack of Shiner Bock and know that you are drinking a little piece of Texas.

Our hotel was about 25 steps from the Alamo. The hotel is the tall building to the left.


We went to see the Imax movie about the Alamo. That's where I met this guy. He used to be a model for Foley's but got drafted by the Mexican Army. I'm thinking he was downsized due to the run-in he had with an ugly stick.

Saturday we decided to walk to the Mexican Marketplace, thinking it was just a few blocks. Well, we were only off by about a mile. I decided it would be a great time to check in....

Saturday night we went to a comedy club. I was having my doubts when the m.c. who was at least 70 opened the show and one his jokes was this:

"I still like porn even at my age. Except now I watch Debbie Does Dialysis" !! Hardy-har-har. Like I haven't had to hear every rendition of that movie all of my life. Luckily the next two comics were hilarious. Especially, J.J. Ramirez, the headliner. He brought up an obvious out of the closet dike of a lesbian onto the stage and made her play "The Dating Game" with three guys. My stomach hurt from laughing so hard.

Here are the things I learned while in San Antonio:

1. Don't go to San Antonio if you don't like Mexican food.
2. The Riverwalk is a major tourist attraction and very nice.
3. In January they drain the river and it becomes a giant pit of mud.
4. It isn't quite as romantic to sit next to a pit of mud and have dinner.
5. Walking by the Alamo at night can be a little scary.
6. Watermelon margaritas are quite tasty.