We catch a bit of state history at the old county court house and The Alamo where we happen to catch a pretty good history talk that provides a nice wrap up for our San Antonio time.

We play tourist today as we stroll the River Walk in San Antonio and weave through hundreds of vender stalls at the Market Square. We pretty much get the place to ourselves as crowds are small on this cool gray day.  That is ok by us.  It makes for a relaxing leisurely walk with time to watch the ducks on the channel and check out shop windows along the way.  The market is billed as “as close to Mexico” shopping as you will find in Texas.  I am not sure that prices reflect that; but I know I have not seen as many vividly colored, hand embroidered dresses and pottery anywhere else.  I have trouble passing up the bright hand-crafted flower halos and adorable Peruvian made sweaters with critters on them (so you, Willa) but manage to resist.  Midday munchies and a sweet tooth take us to Mi Tierra Café and Panaderia for some yummy pastries; a crunchy twisted elephant ear, dense pound cake with pecan caramel, a pecan praline and a not-so-Mexican blueberry scone.  We recommend the sweets but skip the coffee.  It is ok but definitely not worth $3.50 a cup.