Fiesta Week
This post wraps up my week in San Antonio, TX. (No, there haven't been any other posts about it. You're not missing anything.)
Having never been to San Antonio, nor even to Texas, I had no idea what to expect. Other than the heat, of course. The internet prepped me for that one. And then I made sure xyon prepped too...with six hours of hunting down the perfect lightweight shirt.
The most important thing I've done while in SATX: Attend a friend's wedding. (In her father's gigantic backyard with about 120 guests, a margarita machine, and fire dancers.)
The things I've learned about the Riverwalk: It's very pretty with green water that supports cute little ducklings and a water-taxi tour. Everyone drinks frozen margaritas and eats Blue Bell ice cream. Most of the restaurants are terrible, with the exception of Saltgrass which turns out to be a chain steakhouse.
The thing party-lovers should know: The week of April 22-29 is Fiesta Week. Everyone congregates downtown for parades and street fairs. There is much drunken revelry. Participants come from all over Texas (though half my hotel was filled with locals), especially as regards the court since the Fiesta Queen could be from anywhere in the state.
All in all, it's been fun (and sunny!), but I'm ready to head back to Seattle for sure.
Having never been to San Antonio, nor even to Texas, I had no idea what to expect. Other than the heat, of course. The internet prepped me for that one. And then I made sure xyon prepped too...with six hours of hunting down the perfect lightweight shirt.
The most important thing I've done while in SATX: Attend a friend's wedding. (In her father's gigantic backyard with about 120 guests, a margarita machine, and fire dancers.)
The things I've learned about the Riverwalk: It's very pretty with green water that supports cute little ducklings and a water-taxi tour. Everyone drinks frozen margaritas and eats Blue Bell ice cream. Most of the restaurants are terrible, with the exception of Saltgrass which turns out to be a chain steakhouse.
The thing party-lovers should know: The week of April 22-29 is Fiesta Week. Everyone congregates downtown for parades and street fairs. There is much drunken revelry. Participants come from all over Texas (though half my hotel was filled with locals), especially as regards the court since the Fiesta Queen could be from anywhere in the state.
All in all, it's been fun (and sunny!), but I'm ready to head back to Seattle for sure.