Ed's Travelogue: USAF Basic Training Sep 1978 - Pt9 USAF Basic Training , San Antonio Sights (4) The Tower of The Americas

I'm saving the best for last - The Alamo! But before I do that, here's some photos and post cards of The Tower of The Americas. Wow! What a blast to be up there and see the city from that height!Enjoy! Opa Fritz

Ed's Travelogue: USAF Basic Training Sep 1978 - Pt8 USAF Basic Training , San Antonio Sights (3) The Riverwalk

The Riverwalk in San Antonio is one of those 'must see' attractions if you ever make it out that way. Lined with shops and restaurants and shady trees it is beautiful! 'Nuff said, I got stuff to do. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

 

Ed's Travelogue: USAF Basic Training Sep 1978 - Pt7 USAF Basic Training , San Antonio Sights (2) The O. Henry House

While our flight was on a day pass in San Antonio, I had a chance to visit the O. Henry house. William Sydney Porter - aka O. Henry (pen name) - was a prolific short story writer. While he was born in North Carolina, this was one of the places he lived while in Texas. Those of us growing up in the '50s will recognize his name as it was mentioned in the opening credits of the TV show "The Cisco Kid" (1950-56) starring Duncan Renaldo in the title role with Leo Carillo starring as his sidekick Pancho. The Cisco Kid - along with The Lone Ranger,  Roy Rogers, and The Wild Bill Hickcock show - were among my favs as a kid! These were all the pics I have as I was rationing my film for all the other sights to see. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

Ed's Travelogue: USAF Basic Training Sep 1978 - Pt 6 USAF Basic Training, San Antonio Sights (1)

 One of the perks of being named Honor Flight was the chance to get off of Lackland for a day and take a trip to San Antonio. While there we all saw the Riverwalk, the Alamo and a host of other things - too much for a single post. Enjoy! Opa Fritz

I have no clue where exactly I took these not having taken any notes. I've mentally narrowed it down to, ummm, San Antonio LOL

The Sunken Gardens