December 06, 2010

Lackland to San Antonio: Freedom at last

"Airman Bird, what would you like to do?"     ...   "Get a hamburger."


The County Line on the Riverwalk was a good place to visit and satisfy our appetites. Rick, a friend of Steve's, joined us.

I always stop for mariachis. They were playing at several Mexican restaurants along the riverwalk.


Gunnar and his mom Trisha.

The group is now ready for a riverboat tour. It was actually very pleasant and informative. Leon and I had already walked it all but a good way for the group to see it.



Dad Robert and Gunnar at the La Villita church. This is a beautiful little church in the old shopping center of La Villita. Not many of the shops were open when we went through.


As we were strolling the streets I had to go in the Hilton and check out the gingerbread house.


The chef was keeping a watchful eye.


Are these papayas growing outside the Alamo?


Of course everyone who visits San Antonio must tour the Alamo. It was one of the five missions in San Antonio which became famous for the battle fought there for Texas' independence.


Gunnar and Robert look at a display while I get in trouble for taking a photo.


After touring the Rivercenter, visiting Starbucks, and much more strolling we arrived at the Spurs basketball game. This way Gunnar could stay off base a little longer. It was really quite fun and my first pro basketball game.  The Spurs managed a comeback to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves by two points.



What an exhilarating and exhausting day!!!

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