Category Archives: Texas

The “least” Favorite Vacation

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Dusty Roads

If I have a favorite vacation then I guess I should have a least favorite. Doesn’t mean it was bad, just not one I care to repeat. That one would be the Amtrak vacation Sandy and I took that covered … Continue reading →

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Riverwalk to French Quarter

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Dusty Roads

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day. Now it’s time to get back to my tale of our most recent adventure. We were about to embark on the Amtrak portion of our trip.  We had to be ready to … Continue reading →

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Our Final Hours in San Antonio

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Dusty Roads

Usually my vacations are go , go , go while I try to cram in every possible attraction and sight because who knows when I will get to return. So the first day in San Antonio with the City tour … Continue reading →

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A Rainy Day in San Antonio

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Dusty Roads

As I was thinking about this post I thought it was appropriate that I write it today as it’s a rainy and dreary day in Massachusetts. Perfect for putting me in the mood for telling you about our rainy day … Continue reading →

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Sunken Japanese garden

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Dusty Roads

As we left the Buckhorn Saloon and boarded our tour bus the first rain drops splashed on the bus windshield. It looked like our luck had run out and the rain was finally going to move in. Since the rain … Continue reading →

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Buckhorn Saloon and Museum

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Dusty Roads

Located in the heart of San Antonio, 2 blocks from the Alamo and 1 block from the Riverwalk, it was easy to get the tour itinerary back on track after our riverboat ride. The rain was still holding off but … Continue reading →

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Riverboat Ride on The San Antonio

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Dusty Roads

With an eye to the sky our guide made an executive decision. She swapped the Buckhorn Saloon and the Riverboat Ride. We could see the dark clouds heading our way on the horizon. Although it was still sunny and only … Continue reading →

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The Yellow Rose of Texas

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Dusty Roads

So far we’ve been to the Alamo, the mission San Jose and Mission Concepcion and it’s only just approaching time for lunch. The tour guide was keeping an eye to the sky because if it starts to rain the riverboat … Continue reading →

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Mission Concepcion

Posted on November 8, 2015 by Dusty Roads

I have been so slow with my posts. I apologize. Between my post vacation cold and catching up at work, life seems to be conspiring to keep me from sharing my vacation. The most recent set back was my photo … Continue reading →

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Mission San Jose

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dusty Roads

Sorry I missed a few days including Halloween especially since Halloween and the Day of the Dead  is a religions experience in San Antonio. Unfortunately  I got laid low by the after vacation cold. They are always tough, stuffy nose, chest … Continue reading →

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