I
really enjoyed my time in San Antonio, Texas. I met a lot of wonderful people
and I don’t say that about every place I visit. Southern hospitality really
does exist. The people here are friendly whether you are coworkers, neighbors
or just passing them on the street. San Antonio has over 1.4 million people in
it yet, there is still a kind of small-town-feel to it. The traffic here is
horrible but name a big city where traffic isn’t horrible. The people and
culture are pleasantly diverse. One can pretty much be whatever they want in
this city: a ballet dancer, a big-shot business man, a farmer, a trophy wife, a
Mariachi singer… you name it and San Antonio has a place for you. The state
itself is giant. One can fit most of Europe in it. The pride and patriotism
here is unmatched. Apparently Texas is the only state in American allowed to
fly their flag at the same height as our nation’s flag. (Who knew) The state
itself however is “constantly trying to kill you” I once joked with my sister.
Everything here is poisonous: snakes, bug, spiders, toads, scorpions even
caterpillars and if the critters don’t get you the weather will. If it’s not
flash flooding a monsoon then it’s 105 degrees of the most stale, stagnant heat
I’ve ever experienced. Oh let’s not forget to mention the alligators and the
flesh-eating bacteria in the local lakes and rivers. There’s a reason the
saying “Texas Tough” exists. I also noted a high level of illiteracy here and
the stray dog population was a bit astounding. But all the same, every city has
a good and a bad side. Equality is the balance of life. I still really liked
San Antonio. The Riverwalk, the Missions, the history, the Mexican food, the
Retama Horse Park, the Majestic Theater and so much more. I had a wonderful
time in San Antonio would recommend it as a place to visit.
(Music in video is "So Alive" by the Goo Goo Dolls)