Friday, April 20, 2012

Full Day of Events on Friday

The WWWs started the day with a complimentary continental breakfast by the Park's General Manager, Kathy.

We had Krispy Kreme donuts, Kolaches, OJ and Coffee.....it was all great!

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She also provided each coach with a complimentary goodie bag which consisted of two Blazing Star coffee cups and to key chain flashlights.

This was a great surprise.  I had her come to our gathering this morning so she could welcome the group and we thanked her back.

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By 10 am, we were on the road to the downtown area for some touring....the Tower of The Americas on the left and the Alamo Dome on the right.

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We arrived at the Rio San Antonio Cruises ticket booth....

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We all got our tickets and boarded....

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Everyone is enjoying the tour and the history of San Antonio River...

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San Antonio (St. Anthony) statue and              The St. Anthony Catholic Church as seen from the River Walk.

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We had a great Tour Guide, Tony.

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The Hilton Palacio (Palace) del Rio.

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Phil and Gisele look so happy....

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Mary and George....

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Ray and Caroline enjoying the tour....

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The Arneson River Theatre.   They have some nice summer shows here.  Parts of the "Miss Congeniality" movie with Sandra Bullock took place at this theatre.

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Many water falls along this tour....

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The Bexar County Courthouse...

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Road block....I mean, boat block.

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The Tower Life Bldg and                                    The Aztec on the River Theatre.

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La Mansion Omni Hotel.  We have brunch with family here.  Beautiful Hotel.

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Casa Rio Restaurant patio on the river...

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A peek at the tower between the trees....

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The Lila Cockril Theatre.

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We had a nice group on tour.  What a bunch of great friends....

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More to come.....

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