Hey everyone!
After some time with very limited internet service, here is Part 3 of 15 States and (4 Provinces x2) in two months. We are still trying to figure out an affordable way to have better internet here in Las Vegas and have looked at a couple solutions involving cell phone data. More on that when we decide on a system. Also, stay tuned for an upcoming post on "what happened to the RV in the middle of nowhere in Utah".
Now, on to Part 3 - San Antonio, Texas. Our second favourite city in the USA, after Las Vegas. On our arrival, we kew that we wanted to spend at least one week there, from the great reviews we had read while doing research. As KOA members, and because we were not towing a car, we researched a KOA RV park not far from downtown. We found one. The San Antonio/Alamo KOA, about a 20 minute bus ride from their front gate to downtown (about 10 minutes by car) nestled in a forest like, 40 acre area, with beautiful pecan trees and a pleasant set up. Our site was just a few steps from a nice, fresh creek and a 20 mile bicycle path, where we walked our dogs. Turns out that this KOA had won the RV park of the year for 2015, and we could see why.
Because we did not have a toed vehicle, we used public transportation, which in San Antonio has free wi-fi on board, a definite bonus. Lisa and I were the only non-coloured people on board every time but we felt always safe and at ease. Besides, most everyone had their eyes glued to their phones.
When in downtown, you first should wander the River Walk to the beat of flamenco music, before you seat at one of the numerous restaurants and bars on both sides of the river and sample some authentic Texan food. We did not try it, but apparently chilli is San Antonio’s signature dish and we could sure smell it. Mariachi groups go from patio to patio at the restaurants and bars looking for a lady or ladies to serenade. You will get pressed into having your significant other serenaded, wether you want it or not, they are very persuasive. Well, in all, it cost me only 5 bucks to have Lisa serenaded. Actually, it was fun and everybody around were singing and clapping too.
Along the River Walk there are also souvenir shops, hotels and shopping malls, as well as on the streets around it. As a side note, while walking downtown, we saw an Information booth on the corner of a street and we decided to check it out, since we were looking for other attractions in the city. Little did we know that those are actually occupied by timeshare companies and they are very good at “fishing” people to attend their 3 hour presentations. Of course we did not buy anything at the end but we made it out with a 100.00 american express card, with which we bought supplies for the RV.
There is so much to see and do in San Antonio. Visiting the amazing 18th century missions and buildings in downtown makes for an enriching experience and a visit to the Alamo is an absolute must.
After one week of great experiences, food and drinks, we left San Antonio with a desire to return in the near future and we would recommend that you stay longer than one or two days, to see all this city has to offer. We were told by some locals that the best time to visit is during the “Fiesta” early event. 10 days of arts, food and culture festivities starting April 10th. We sure hope to be able to attend some day.
Then, it was off to New Orleans, in Louisiana. We loved it there as well. Our plan was to stay a couple of days but we ended up staying for one full week. Find out about it in Part 4.
You can read about Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
Stay tuned...
