A Trip to Clear the Senses

If you have not been to San Antonio, I suggest spending some vacation time there. My wife and I spent half a day walking the river walk, eventually settling into a meal at the Hard Rock Cafe on the River Walk. We sat right next to the river in an outdoor patio. It was a warm 80 degrees, but in the shade it was great.

We ventured over to the Alamo for a glimpse into the past; a glimpse of greater people than I can hope to be. The Mission was absolutely amazing; the writing on the walls; the museum artifacts. Granted it was a little strange to see the Alamo in the middle of downtown (it was moved there some years back), but the grounds that were created were very fitting for a memorial type environment

Downtown was just amazing. It is a great city for a warm climate, a romantic setting, and lots to do. You really get that 'Texas' hospitality from the people who live there. I would call it a large city with small town people. I hope to go back many times. It has that hometown feel that many large cities lack.

Afterwards we took a trip and did some shopping in San Marcus at the largest Outlet mall I have ever seen. We drove in the parking lot viewing all the stores before was decided where to shop, and just one pass of this place was about 1 mile in distance. My favorite stores were the BOSE outlet, the SONY outlet, Bombay outlet, Kirklands Outlet, and Borders Books outlet. I didn't buy anything on this trip but plan to go back. 130 bucks for a full 600 Watt 7.1 surround sound system with 8 satellite speakers and sub. Digital Video cameras 200 bucks; miniDiv and full Digital. (This is at the Sony Outlet).

Tomorrow is the day I have been waiting for: GUITAR SHOPPING!!! I am finally replacing my guitar that was stolen a few months ago. Just in the nick of time; lots of music to be done very soon; have a deadline :).