We started off leisurely this morning and were ready by eleven o’clock to leave the apartment behind and head towards San Antonio. A drive of a good hour. We drove straight to the hotel, parked the car, and asked if, despite it being relatively early in the morning, there were perhaps two rooms available. They turned out to be available, so we settled in. After the four-person room in Corsicana and the two-bedroom apartment in Austin, we now had two rooms with two double beds each, so everyone had his own bed. The hotel offered a shuttle to the Riverwalk, a 15-mile stretch of waterfront along both sides of the San Antonio River with restaurants, bars, and shops. Very pleasant and enjoyable. We had a great time there, but eventually decided to visit The Alamo, one of the most heroic places and stories in American history. It’s about a battle in the Texas Revolution, where a small group of Texan defenders resisted the Mexican army for thirteen days in 1836. Although all the defenders were killed, including famous figures like David Crockett and Jim Bowie, knoen from the Bowie knife, their heroic struggle became a symbol of the fight for Texas independence. The slogan “Remember the Alamo!” became an inspiration for other rebels and ultimately led to the Texas victory at the Battle of San Jacinto. Afterwards, we’ll go to the nearby Merger Hotel, or rather, the bar. An English-style pub, where we’ll have lunch. Late in the afternoon, we’ll return to the Riverwalk, settle in at Mad Dog, another British pub, and make a reservation at Domino’s around 8:15 a.m. for a delicious meal.
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