Maintenance, chores, and Riverwalk

Mon. December 11, 2006
Ray had to go outside and wash off the satellite dome on top of the RV due to losing the signal again and the clouds are so dense with fog, there is no reception. When the reception was received, I hurriedly went outside in the dark barefoot to tell him he could stop washing and stepped into a bunch of sandspurs. Really stupid, but I couldn’t find my shoes at the time.

Wed. December 13, 2006
Ray rode the bike today and found that biking in this area is not anything that he wants to repeat.

We finally got good weather and knew it IS THE TIME TO SEE the world famous Riverwalk! With Christmas so close, the trees throughout the walkway were decorated with colored lights - it is so beautiful at night. They also have a lot of shops for those that love to shop like me. Ate at the Original Mexican Restaurant and Ray had a “Gringo Hamburger”. Food was OK, but not a repeat for us. We were looking forward to taking the boat ride along the river, but it turned chilly and we didn’t have our jackets. It was definitely someplace we would like to repeat if we ever return to San Antonio.

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December 8, 2006 We are still at Braunig Lake RV Resort. Due to major cold front from Canada, we are catching very bad weather and looks like it could snow any moment. Stayed inside all day as it was drizzling rain too. Forecast to go into the 30’s tonight. Tue. December 12, 2006 Weather clearing up. We drove over to the Wildlife Ranch where you drive your car through the park and the animals roam free. We were warned by the internet about how some people felt that the ostriches’ were intimidating. They actually put their heads inside the car window if it is down. We found this to be quite true. We saw many zebra, buffalo, giraffes, reindeer, and the great Long Horn Steers. Also other animals I have no clue what they were, but all look like part of the antelope family. Thoroughly enjoyable and fun, especially keeping track of where the ostriches’ are at any time as they sneak up to get more food from you.

This guy nearly scared me to death! He put his head inside my window before I had a chance to roll it up!

Braunig Lake RV Resort

Administration & rec hall.
December 6, 2006
Arrived at Braunig Lake RV Resort on the outskirts of San Antonio. We plan on 13 days at this location. At Braunig Lake RV Resort they offer guests a full service resort where they have everything necessary for a relaxing and worry-free stay. There are a total of 265 full service RV sites that are open to both seasonal and nightly guests. The park surrounds a large man-made lake.

December 7, 2006
Drove into San Antonio with overcast skies, but no rain. Bit chilly with wind gusts. We parked and walked to see the Alamo. I don't remember much from the time I saw it as a child when my family lived here.

The 18th century Spanish mission where 189 Texan volunteers, including Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, were slaughtered by the Mexican army in 1836. It is a self-guided tour and they have a gift shop with a lot of memorabilia for sale.

We walked a few blocks and stopped for lunch at the "infamous" Buckhorn Saloon and Museum. Few bars have a collection of over 1,200 mounted animal heads, a two-headed calf, and three shrunken heads made by South American tribes. Under the watchful eyes of so many animal heads and a standing bear with an unfriendly expression you feel as if you're in the Wild West. The Buckhorn has been a traditional favorite of native Texans and those who wish they were. The food at best was edible. We understand that the museum is worth seeing, but we didn't have any time left.