We took a trip to San Antonio with our friends from Buckhorn, Christine and Steve. The first stop was a tour of the Alamo. For 13 days in 1836, nearly 200 men under the command of William Travis defended the Alamo from Mexican General Santa Anna's army. The final assault came on March 6. The desperate struggle continued until the defenders were overwhelmed. People continue to "Remember the Alamo" as a heroic struggle against overwhelming odds-a place where men made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The Alamo remains hallowed ground and the Shrine of Texas Liberty.
As expected, the Riverwalk was a profusion of color. Lights hanging from the trees and luminaries along the river made for a happy holiday stroll.
Back at the Riverside Mall a huge Christmas tree was decorated in white lights and surrounded by red poinsettias in the center of the river.
Several horse drawn carriages covered in Christmas lights lined the streets. This one reminded me of Cinderella's coach. The horse was strikingly similar to my favorite horse that I had owned many years ago, Sully's Casidoll, a part Arabian mare.
San Antonio gets all decked out for the Christmas season even if there is no snow!
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