Spend the rest of the day walking around downtown San Antonio - Visited The Alamo and La Villita
The Alamo is a historical place. It was a chapel found by the Spanish, then it was used as a fort even as a hospital, when the Mexican took over. During the Texas Revolution (revolution of Texas colonists to be independent from the Mexican), the Battle of the Alamo happened in 1836. In this battle, the Mexican won, but not long after that, the Texan won in the Battle of San Jacinto (a month after battle of alamo). The battle of Alamo still left a big impact to the Texan, as they were hit hard during the battle but it remains as a symbol to heroism and bravery.
More story of the Alamo over the years (here)
around The Alamo
On that day, there were having U.S. Army Staff Ride at the Alamo plaza. Kept myself entertained for a while.
La Villita is a cultural and arts village. Most of the shops / stalls were closed on that day. First two pictures on top is from La Villita. Bottom left (Riverwalk area), Bottom right (one of the Shops along the streets).
I took this Ripley's adventure package, consisting of 3 "adventures". One is more like a small exhibition, then there's this ride inspired from Tomb Rider, which i sucked at. I didnt get to shoot the ghosts. Then the other one is a haunted house. Ouh wow...i really enjoyed the haunted house @ Rumah hantu. Menjadi sangat. Anyway, the scariest part was that I went alone into the haunted house, and yes.... it was scaryyyy.... I didnt really scream though :)) coz I like to control macho like dat maa...
Went back to hotel and check out at about 1pm+
Around 1.45pm, I was back at the SA Greyhound bus station and my bus was suppose to be at 2ish. For some unknown reasons, we were told the bus was delayed.... but being stranded at the bus station for a few hours, I kinda sense there were no buses really moving for some of the scheduled time. Ampeh punya Greyhound. Bagus lagi transnasional... buweekk!
The bus was on its way from mexico, so maybe going pass the border took longer time, thus the delay? Dont know... Informed Eli that I was going to be late. Kinda sad, as we thought we would have more time to spend together... Geeshh...
Finally at about 6pm+, the bus finally... Gladly hop into it... only to find the bus was not in its best days. Smelt funny, and felt quite stuffy. The Tv on the bus was playing black&white mexican soap... Layan saja lah.... Took random pics along the way.
Reached Houston at 8.15pm.
Aaaah legaa....
After that long tiring wait & journey, it was heartwarming to look at a beautiful familiar face.
Waaa... so great to see Eli.
:-)
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