Deep in the Heart of Texas

Last week, I had a work conference in San Antonio, so DF and I took the opportunity for a short post-conference vacation around Texas. It was a great time!

We visited the Alamo, where we learned about the 6 flags that have flown over Texas, and the state's brief period as an independent republic.

We strolled along the Riverwalk, a San Antonio staple. 

Then we stopped by Mission San Jose, a mission that was restored by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s...without 100% commitment to historical integrity, according to the park ranger who was leading our tour. We got kicked out mid-way through the tour, though. Apparently we should have been listening more attentively when she started to repeat the 20-minute spiel she'd already gone through when more visitors joined the tour midway when it was halfway over. Good riddance, I say!

The next day, we went up to Austin to the LBJ Library (it was ok, but I liked Clinton's better), the Zilker Botanical Gardens, and the Texas State Capitol.

We have some friends in Seattle who now live in Austin - I'll call them the Skydivers. They were kind enough to host us for the night and serve some delicious French toast for breakfast on homemade bread. Tasty!