I'm now in San Antonio, Texas which is my 3rd and final stop in the USA. Firstly a slight change in my itinerary, I'm now bypassing Nuevo Laredo on the other side of the border and heading straight to Monterrey on the 26th meaning an extra night here in San Antonio instead.
I last updated having arrived in Austin, after a relatively quiet evening I went out and explored the city properly the next day, amongst the highlights were E 6th Street which Lonely Planet describes as 'a frat boy brawl' and various important buildings to the state of Texas of which Austin is the capital. I found myself an Irish pub and had some fajitas which is the best thing i've eaten so far and gives me another reason to be excited about crossing the border on Wednesday.
I arrived in San Antonio on Saturday, the neighbouhood is like something out of grand theft auto and the hostel is very basic, the owner and some of the people staying here are so nice that you tend to ignore that though. Yesterday I spent exploring the major attractions which included the Alamo, scence of a famous battle in the 19th century, the Riverwalk and a 450 foot high tower in the middle of a park. Tonight I will see the Riverwalk at night which is supposed to be pretty spectacular I'm told.
Photos on the way in the next week or so!
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Have you met or talked to many genuine Texans since you've been there? I always wanted to spend a while there just roaming about and seeing what life is like, ever since I sent off for a Texas State Guidebook when I was 14 or something. Still got it somewhere actually.
Also, you visiting any of the places from the last trip to Mexico to bring back some memories? You mentioned the fache. I'd forgotten about him. What a man! You certainly knew when he was in the room.. even if you didn't understand what he was saying.
I have met a lot of genuine dr dre types. I actually asked someone without realising ^wheres a brother supposed to eat?^ all I got was a weird look. I have seen a few people with the big hats, cowboy boots etc but there are very few of them about in the tourist areas.
I did want to go to some of the places we went, I don`t know if I will now as I have planned to go elsewhere, I have to go to Guatemala City again sadly as there is just no other route through. I am spending a few days in San Jose though, looking forward to that! see if I can find that park again!
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