(#13) Horse Drawn Carriage Ride with Pics

Hi Ya'll,
I'm here in San Antonio, Texas this weekend for my son in-law Tommy's graduation from Texas A & M. I'm really enjoying the Grandkids and wished they lived closer.

Well, Tommy (the graduate) and Kevin (the 2 y/o) were too tired after the ceremony and party at his Mom's afterwards, so they stayed home tonight. The rest of us, my daughter Shannon (27), grandson Christian (10), grandaughter Kaelynn(8) and myself all went downtown. That's where the Riverwalk and The Alamo are. It's beautiful all decorated with Christmas lights and the sounds of Christmas in the air.

I've been to The Alamo and the Riverwalk before so I can't count those as a "first", but I recommend going there if you're in the area. Tonight we went on a "Yellow Rose Horse Drawn Carriage" ride (that makes 13), I've never done that before. The kids got a real kick out of it and it was all lit up with Christmas lights and decorated. The Horses' name was J.D. and the driver was a real historian. He pointed out all the historic buildings in downtown and told us interesting things like how the word "Maverick" became a word for a unbroken/unbranded horses and cows. He pointed out the places Teddy Roosevelt recruited Rough Riders and even told us the story of Emily Morgan, a prostitute, who was the original "Yellow Rose", a spy for Sam Houston who kept Santa Ana "busy" and learned about his strategies. It was very educational, although I'm really not sure how acurate it all was. It was enjoyable and I would love to do it again. So if you're going to see the Alamo and/or The Riverwalk, try the Horse Drawn carriage ride and get the tour too, you'll enjoy it!

Tomorrow my Sister Ann and I are going to see "The Glory of Christmas" at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, Ca. Whew! What a weekend, busy, but fun. Thanks for checking out my new adventures! Sue