We're getting ready to head out to Mustang Island State Park near Corpus Christi. This update will be a brief description of our adventures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Will add some pictures separately.
Tuesday - we connected with Jim and Nita Peck (Carol's friends from Air Force days). Jim is a retired Colonel. He flew B52's for SAC. He and Nita shared many stories about their lives and journeys. They gave us a tour of their Air Force retirement village. It is a wonderful facility loaded with activities and services. They shared that a pilot from the Jimmy Doolittle raid still resides there.
We went into San Antonio, took a River Walk boat tour, saw the Alamo, had a drink in the Menger Bar (est. 1859) where Teddy Roosevelt recruited his "Rough Riders", had dinner at Mia Terra (Mexican food as you might guess) in the Market Square and enjoyed an hour of jazz at The Landings on the River Walk.
Wednesday - we spent the morning at an urgent care facility. Carol has hurt her back. Diagnosis is a strained back or a slight herniated disk. Medication seems to be helping some, but she's still pretty uncomfortable. We'll keep a close watch and will shorten the trip if appropriate.
We met the Pecks for dinner at a Shilo's (a German delicatessen a few blocks from the Alamo) and had a nice visit before the had to leave for choir practice. Wonderful folks, great time!
Thursday - we had an unexpected treat. Barbara and Bruce Stevenson drove down from Austin to spend the day with us. We went to the IMAX presentation of the battle of the Alamo, had lunch at Waxy O'Connor's on the River Walk and spent the afternoon touring Mission San Jose and Mission Conception, had a drink at the Menger Bar and dinner at Landry's Seafood House on the River Walk. This was another wonderful day of exploring history with dear friends.
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Mom and Dick,
How is your back, Mom? I hope it's not getting in the way of your fun. Too much horseback riding in TX getting to you?? Let me know how you're doing. I called the other day, but your phone was off.
Didn't read every entry. But, looked at every picture. Gorgeous scenery. Who knew?
Be in touch when you can.
Love love love,
E
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