If you're going West to East, you'll come through El Paso. Let me know your dates. If you're coming from the East, Austin is 600 miles from here, lol. But I hope you enjoy your trip regardless.
If you get the time, head up to San Antonio and go visit The Alamo. Today, of course, the area is nothing like it was in 1836. The dang thing is surrounded by modern downtown. But as you stand there, let your mind wander. Picture any movies you may have seen and let your mind fill in the scenery that was 1836. It'll let you have a pretty nice feeling to imagine what it must have been like those days. As you stand there, looking at the front facade, you can actually see, in your mind, the Mexican troops battling. You can see flashes of gunfire coming from the parapets. And, remember, as you stand in front of the Alamo? You are standing exactly where Santa Ana's troops were standing and assaulting and fighting in March of 1836.
Safe travels.
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No time for site seeing this trip, I'm afraid. Two days with family in Hutto, and 2 days with family in Huntsville.WalterB wrote: ↑May 1st, 2024, 12:02 pm If you're going West to East, you'll come through El Paso. Let me know your dates. If you're coming from the East, Austin is 600 miles from here, lol. But I hope you enjoy your trip regardless.
If you get the time, head up to San Antonio and go visit The Alamo. Today, of course, the area is nothing like it was in 1836. The dang thing is surrounded by modern downtown. But as you stand there, let your mind wander. Picture any movies you may have seen and let your mind fill in the scenery that was 1836. It'll let you have a pretty nice feeling to imagine what it must have been like those days. As you stand there, looking at the front facade, you can actually see, in your mind, the Mexican troops battling. You can see flashes of gunfire coming from the parapets. And, remember, as you stand in front of the Alamo? You are standing exactly where Santa Ana's troops were standing and assaulting and fighting in March of 1836.
Safe travels.
Some day I will have to make a longer trip and actually see some sites. It is always interesting to visit historical places. Although I don't think I've been to many historical sites in the US. O K Corral and Boot Hill in Tombstone, the outside of the Ford Theatre in DC are about all that come to mind.
Last minute change in plans. Seems like a family member who used to live in Tucson has now moved to San Antonio. So I will be making a side trip there before heading to Hutto. I may actually get to see the Alamo after all.lance_s wrote: ↑May 1st, 2024, 9:56 pmNo time for site seeing this trip, I'm afraid. Two days with family in Hutto, and 2 days with family in Huntsville.WalterB wrote: ↑May 1st, 2024, 12:02 pm If you're going West to East, you'll come through El Paso. Let me know your dates. If you're coming from the East, Austin is 600 miles from here, lol. But I hope you enjoy your trip regardless.
If you get the time, head up to San Antonio and go visit The Alamo. Today, of course, the area is nothing like it was in 1836. The dang thing is surrounded by modern downtown. But as you stand there, let your mind wander. Picture any movies you may have seen and let your mind fill in the scenery that was 1836. It'll let you have a pretty nice feeling to imagine what it must have been like those days. As you stand there, looking at the front facade, you can actually see, in your mind, the Mexican troops battling. You can see flashes of gunfire coming from the parapets. And, remember, as you stand in front of the Alamo? You are standing exactly where Santa Ana's troops were standing and assaulting and fighting in March of 1836.
Safe travels.
Some day I will have to make a longer trip and actually see some sites. It is always interesting to visit historical places. Although I don't think I've been to many historical sites in the US. O K Corral and Boot Hill in Tombstone, the outside of the Ford Theatre in DC are about all that come to mind.
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If you'd like me to come be a tour guide, I can. Otherwise, I know you'll enjoy it. Remembr to take your hat off when you enter the chapel. Ifyou don't, there's someone there to remind you. Don't ask me how I know, 
I can resist everything except temptation.
No hat in the chapel. No hat in the chapel. No hat in the chapel. If I have the time to go, I'll probably be accompanied by a native born Texan, and I'm sure I'll be reminded.
I'll try and make a trip to your part of the state one day.
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