Today has been my most favourite day yet!
San Antonio is known as the Alamo city as it is home to a mission that became a fort when the Mexicans invaded and the Texans tried to kick them out. One of the main 'heroes' was Davy Crockett and as Alex's surname is Crockett and I'm a history nerd, I have been so looking forward to getting to go and visit this place.
It is situated in Downtown San Antonio, so I had to get the bus there. Word of advice, Google maps have no clue, I got on the bus and checked with the driver my full schedule and he told me a quicker and more efficient way to get from a to b. It took about 40 mins on an air conditioned, wifi-ed (awesome) bus and we were in Downtown in and I was happy and in love. YOU CAN WALK AROUND! After, trying to get a McDonalds one night out here on campus and losing the path half way so having to walk along the side of a busy highway, a series of consistent paths going everywhere I wanted was a delight to see and made me feel at home.
The first thing I saw that made me smile was a 'Five and Dime' so I immediately began singing Summer of '69 to myself, as I walked down the road and had the Alamo surprise me. It's at the end of a busy shopping street, set back and hidden by trees so you can literally stumble across it.
<<Only in Texas. Awesome.
San Antonio is known as the Alamo city as it is home to a mission that became a fort when the Mexicans invaded and the Texans tried to kick them out. One of the main 'heroes' was Davy Crockett and as Alex's surname is Crockett and I'm a history nerd, I have been so looking forward to getting to go and visit this place.
It is situated in Downtown San Antonio, so I had to get the bus there. Word of advice, Google maps have no clue, I got on the bus and checked with the driver my full schedule and he told me a quicker and more efficient way to get from a to b. It took about 40 mins on an air conditioned, wifi-ed (awesome) bus and we were in Downtown in and I was happy and in love. YOU CAN WALK AROUND! After, trying to get a McDonalds one night out here on campus and losing the path half way so having to walk along the side of a busy highway, a series of consistent paths going everywhere I wanted was a delight to see and made me feel at home.
The first thing I saw that made me smile was a 'Five and Dime' so I immediately began singing Summer of '69 to myself, as I walked down the road and had the Alamo surprise me. It's at the end of a busy shopping street, set back and hidden by trees so you can literally stumble across it.
Inside, it isn't that big but very emphatic. The mission (the smaller building) is now a Shrine and photos cannot be taken inside. It is very broken down in terms of the walls but the stain glass is still in place, something I loved, the representations of faith and the Bible still last even when the other bits start to fall. Also inside, was a flag from most American states along with one from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales which touched this Brit a little.
Everywhere around the place is 'Crockett' this and 'Crockett' that. I can't wait to take Alex and see how many discounts we manage every time we mention his surname.
I also checked out the local shops. They varied from gimmick stores to a mall that extends along part of the Riverwalk that goes along the edge of the Downtown area.
<<Only in Texas. Awesome.
My final stop of the day was the Alamodome (though due to a local competition it was nearly called Dome On The Range - would have been brilliant). This is where all of the UTSA American football games are held and it is also used by professional teams for their games and concerts happen here too. Though, I shall not be rushing to see One Direction, despite it being advertised in such a 'convincing' manner.
Now I am back at the flat and am the most happy and content I have been since I got here. I think it also helps that I officially have a flatmate and a mate, Tori, yay! As I have already mentioned (Greetings From the Lone Star State) it was really bothering me not really having anyone around to talk to but now I do!! :D She's a freshman and absolutely lovely. We've been here and there together but have also had our own things going on which has been absolutely perfect and gelled really well. We think another flatmate is moving in on Sunday as this weekend is the final and main move in weekend so if we have a fourth flatmate, then she should be arriving this weekend too, very exciting!!
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