I dove into the pool… ahhh like bath water. But now, I need to dive back in. We’re just a little north of downtown San Antonio near some wonderful gardens.  Chuck and I drove the Mission Trail; we started at the Cathedral of San Fernando where I got all misty at the beautiful tomb containing the remains of Davy Crockett, Bowie and some others who died at the Alamo. At the Cathedral is a beautiful tribute to Saint Anthony of Padua who is the patron Saint and after whom the city is named.  We then drove south along the mission trail and I stood for the Gospel and homily in Queen of the Missions "San Jose". 4 of the 5 original 300 year old Spanish missions are active parishes. Chuck had a book to read. (Mom will ask… so yes Mom I went to 8am Mass at St Joseph church downtown – built by German immigrants bunches of years ago).  After a proper tribute to the Missions, we traveled north to an amazing Japanese Garden created out of an abandoned quarry by city of San Antonio and had "Tea",  then on to another Botanical Garden that we got into for free due to Fairchild Tropical Gardens membership. Have used that card to enter gardens in LaGrange and SanAntonio for free!  On then to the hotel and am now sitting with Chuck outside at the pool. We are the only sojourners today. Drinking a bottle of wine given to us by friends Rick and Marilyn. Thanks folks very nice. At this point bro in law Lee will say, "Is Susie drinking again?" Well what can I say. We ditched Del Rio as the next stop as I went online to check out one of the places I wanted to go and it is closed… The only other thing left is a winery. Got wine. Decided to go on to Sonora. They can’t close Caverns can they? Chuck said it’s time to take out my paints and get busy painting so tomorrow we’re on to Sonora and the caverns and painting … I’ll look for a horse for Chuck to ride. We are moving across Texas in 100 degree oven temperature but loving the journey!!! God bless you!
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