Texas Mini Reunion, March 2018
Day 1
Noe and Elnora arrived in Texas after driving for 24+ Hours from Toronto.
While waiting for Emil, we went “malling”
Emil arrived from New York. Noe and Alex, “sumalubong” at DFW Airport.
Austin, Texas Capitol
“Austin is the state capital of Texas, an inland city bordering the Hill Country region. Home to the University of Texas flagship campus, Austin is known for its eclectic live-music scene centered around country, blues and rock. Its many parks and lakes are popular for hiking, biking, swimming and boating. South of the city, Formula One’s Circuit of the Americas raceway has hosted the United States Grand Prix.”
San Antonio Riverwalk
“The downtown loop of the famed San Antonio Riverwalk, or Paseo del Rio, is a 2 1/2 mile stretch of beautifully landscaped waterfront that features many of San Antonio’s most spectacular hotels, restaurants, night clubs, bars, shopping centers and businesses.”
Natural Bridge Caverns
“The Natural Bridge Caverns are the largest commercial caverns in the US state of Texas. The name is derived from the 60-foot natural limestone slab bridge that spans the amphitheater setting of the cavern’s entrance. The span was left suspended when a sinkhole collapsed below it.” Wikipedia
The Alamo and San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
“The Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) was a key event in the Texas Revolution. After a 13-day siege, Mexican forces under General Antonio López de Santa Anna recaptured the Alamo Mission near San Antonio. Around 200 Texians, led by James Bowie and William B. Travis, defended the mission against approximately 1,500 Mexican troops. On March 6, after repelling two assaults, the Texians were overwhelmed by a third attack. Most defenders withdrew to interior buildings, but nearly all were killed. Some Texians may have surrendered, only to be executed shortly after.”
Fort Worth Stockyards, Stock Show & Rodeo
After Emil flew back to New York, Alex, Noe and Elnora drove to Forth Worth to visit the famous Stockyards hopefully watch the Stock Show and Rodeo.
“The Fort Worth Stockyards is a historic district that is located in Fort Worth, Texas, United States, north of the central business district. A 98-acre (40 ha) portion encompassing much of the district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District in 1976.[1] It holds a former livestock market which operated under various owners from 1866.”
The next morning, Noe and Elnora begun the looong drive back to Toronto.
Thank you Emil, Noe, Elnora for a wonderful get-together.
Sa uulitin!
