A Trip To Last A Lifetime

Well I'm home! I had a BLAST in San Antonio this weekend! There is soo much to do there that you can never get bored! Me being from Michigan, I'm not used to the heat of Texas (107 degrees!), so getting off the plane and walking out into the bright sunshine and beautifully warm air was a great start to a busy, eye opening, awe struck, humbling weekend. The reason I went to San Antonio was to go to an anti-bullying conference where The Bullycide Project presented and got the word out about our production and what schools can do to get it to them. The conference was held in the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel Riverwalk in downtown San Antonio. The view from the room was amazing, and the Riverwalk was literally steps away from the hotel. Now Some advice for those of you who sometime in the future will stay at the Crowne Plaza, when you walk the Riverwalk, GO RIGHT AND TAKE LOTS OF WATER! Even though I was not used to the heat (and we turned the wrong way!), It was a beautiful sight. San Antonio is truly a beautiful city. The works of art scattered around the city are a bright reminder of just how proud the people of San Antonio are of their city. Not only is the architecture a wondrous sight, but the food and entertainment are also a big part of the night life there.

Blanco Cafe is traditional Mexican food that is hot and very very good. The restaurant itself is a sight to see. The outside is a traditional brick front with a green awning and the inside is decorated in bright colors and has a homey feel about it. The service was excellent and the food was five star. If you are in the mood for a less traditional dining experience, head over to Dick's Last Resort on the water of the Riverwalk. Filled with great food and an entertaining wait-staff, it is a blast just to experience. The food was amazing (I ate Alligator!), and the paper hats that they give you were a blast! The waiters write something about you on the hat and make you wear it until you leave the restaurant. But if you decide that you don't want to wear your hat (as a kid there learned), the whole restaurant will begin to boo you until you put it on! After a long day of sight seeing, and the heat has died down (Which won't happen, but it doesn't hurt to dream!), take a little ride on the boat tours. Riding down the Riverwalk and listening to all of the history of all the different buildings and places is a nice end to a wonderful day. If you are in the mood to just walk around, do so around the restaurants of the Riverwalk which in themselves are a sight to see!

San Antonio is truly a city of lights. Las Vegas, Paris, or New York can't compare to the utter beauty and history of San Antonio and the people who reside there. So when deciding where to go on your next vacation, San Antonio should definitely be on the list of possibilities!

Peace and Love!