Angela and I both put together various proposals for an April vacation, and in the end her itinerary for a long weekend in San Antonio won out. I’m really looking forward to having some time away and exploring San Antonio. Anyone have any favorite spots we shouldn’t miss? (Aside from the obvious stuff?)
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Eat breakfast in the restaurants in the mercado on the west side of downtown. (La Margarita, I think?)
Also, we went to the Selena boutique, but it wasn’t anything like what I’d expected.
The restaurant in the market is Mi Tierra, and the bakery there is phenomenal.m