Along the Riverwalk and Alamo in San Antonio, Texas

San Antonio, a popular destination among south-bound (in the US) travellers was also in our bucket list back in 2016. As suggested by many tourism websites, we decided to visit downtown Riverwalk. It was evening by the time we checked into our hotel in San Antonio which gave us a golden opportunity to explore the night life along the Riverwalk. South of the US is more humid than Central and Northern parts of the country. Nonetheless, we got more excited when we saw the Riverwalk buzzing with nightlife, food and music. The area was full of travellers. Most of the hotels along the Riverwalk had an exit on river side and it was really difficult to count the exact number of bars and restaurants. All kind of cuisine was offered but after living in the midwest for a long time, we decided to have a taste of some authentic Southern dishes. While we were enjoying our delicious tacos with margaritas, a band of Mariachis was playing by the side. Seeing people playing music carefree and at the same time engaging with the customers was a unique experience for us.

In short, we walked, we rested, we ate, we drank, then walked again.

After spending a night around Riverwalk, we visited The Alamo which was originally a church turned into a war museum. We were amazed to witness the stories related to the formation of modern-day Texas and its significance in the American history. The memorial was built on a battlefield which was fought between Mexican troops and Texan fighters. At the time of war, Texas was not a part of the US. Their interesting history can be read by searching for the "Battle of the Alamo".