One of the most famous attractions in San Antonio is the walk along the San Antonio River, which winds its way through downtown San Antonio. With family from out of town and with this being our first Christmas in Texas, we were anxious to spend an evening along this colorful river, lined with restaurants, shops, and hotels. On the weekends there are thousands of luminaria along the river banks, but the schedule did not allow us to come to San Antonio on the weekend, so we paid our visit on Tuesday, 23 December. It was seasonably chilly--coats, hats, scarves, gloves all felt appropriate. The picture gives an impression of how colorful the river is with Christmas lights and milling crowds of happy families.
Afterwards we went to the Mi Tierra Restaurant in the Mercado. This is a huge establishment (which never closes) with many dining rooms, a very large display case full of Mexican pastries (postres) and decorations galore--all year long. The entrance to the restaurant has a shrine that combines the popular Mexican holy day Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a commemoration of Mexican culture. The picture does not do it justice but does show something of the effect.
Afterwards we went to the Mi Tierra Restaurant in the Mercado. This is a huge establishment (which never closes) with many dining rooms, a very large display case full of Mexican pastries (postres) and decorations galore--all year long. The entrance to the restaurant has a shrine that combines the popular Mexican holy day Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a commemoration of Mexican culture. The picture does not do it justice but does show something of the effect.
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I love reading about your discovery tours!
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