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| My husband and I just got back from attending a cousin's wedding in San Antonio. It had been a few years since I had been there and I had truly forgotten the beautiful flavor of San Antonio. |
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| Steeped in it's Mexican heritage, I found myself wondering if my trip down I-35 had actually taken me across the border! |
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| The colors burst everywhere you turn. |
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| It's a feast for the eyes! |
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| But in case you find yourself still hungry, wander down to Augie's Barbed Wire Smokehouse at 3709 North St. Mary's Street. |
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| I figure if it's good enough for these guys in uniform, then it's good enough! |
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| Now that's what I'm talking about! A full plate of delicious, tender barbecue and a cold brew to wash it down with! |
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| And for dessert, the sounds of some great music! We were lucky enough to have this venue as our dinner with family and friends the night before the wedding. It was a perfect night under the Texas stars with good food, good music, good friends and fantastic family! |
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| If you've never been to San Antonio, you just have to visit the River Walk. It is bursting with color, food, music and drink! |
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| A little Venice "Texas Style" with a boat ride down the River is a fun experience and a great way to hop from restaurant and bar to restaurant and bar! After all, you don't want to exercise all of that great food off! |
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| Every sign along the way entices you to come in and enjoy. |
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| Sitting along the River Walk is a great way to soak in some great people watching. |
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| Beautiful architecture and fountains adorn the River Walk. My favorite time is in the morning because it is so quiet and you really get to enjoy the sounds of the water. |
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| You will never go hungry on the River Walk. |
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| La Villita is located by the River Walk at Presa Street and East Nueva Street. There you find some great shops and art galleries that will surely please anyone looking for anything "Texas". |
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| This past weekend just happened to be the kick-off to Fiesta. It's an 11-day celebration that started many years ago to honor the memory of the heroes from the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto. It has grown into a "Party with a Purpose" as over 100 local non-profit organizations and military units put on over 100 events throughout the city making it the largest event in San Antonio. During this time you will get to enjoy music, culinary flavors, botanical exhibits, historical home tours, Mexican rodeos, parades, art shows and carnival rides just to name a few. |
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| You will find these festive attire all over the streets, shops and hotels in celebration of Fiesta. |
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| We wandered down to Market Square at Santa Rosa Street and Dolorosa Street to enjoy the live music, food vendors and the multiple food, home accessories, jewelry and clothing from Texas and Mexico. |
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| Food vendors located outside of Market Square are lined up and down the sidewalks. |
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| Every shop is full of such bright colors that you just can't help but be happy. |
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| A stop at La Margarita which is located near Market Square was in order. |
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| After all, all of that shopping, music and fun can make a girl thirsty! |
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| Wandering back to our hotel, we came across the beautiful Fernando Cathedral. We stepped in to take a look at the entombment of the heroes of the Alamo and came across this wedding being held in this gorgeous cathedral. |
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| Our day ended with our cousin's wedding which was held at the Witte Museum. It was a wedding full of celebration and fun! It wouldn't seem right to go to a wedding in San Antonio and not have a mariachi band. |
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| Who doesn't tear up during that "first dance"? |
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| We dined on bistec tacos and other delicious food from La Gloria Ice House and danced to a fabulous band under the stars on a perfect Saturday night. It was a great celebration for a wonderful couple! I think I've fallen in love with San Antonio all over again! HOPE YOUR DAY IS FULL OF FLAVOR AND FUN! TRAVEL M GIRL |
