Posts Tagged ‘San Antonio’

The Crockett Hotel 2024

Posted: July 1, 2024 in Photography, Travel
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The Crockett Hotel is named after legendary Davy Crockett, soldier, politician, and frontiersman. Davy Crockett is a larger-than-life person and folk hero. He was a man’s man. Davy Crockett was a big hero in the Texas Revolution, and he ended up dying in the Battle of the Alamo. Legend has it that Davy was found in the barracks dead surrounded by sixteen Mexicans that he took out on his own. Davy was truly a warrior and fought for what he believed in without being polished or prideful like some of the other politicians that would damage his political career. There is so much to learn, see, and do around the Crockett Hotel as it sits right next door to The Alamo. It was built in 1909 which makes it over 115 years old. To book a stay in this historic hotel or to learn more visit their website https://www.crocketthotel.com/ Here are a few photos from my visit. Enjoy!

McNay Art Museum 2024

Posted: June 28, 2024 in Art, Photography, Travel
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Recently, I stopped in for a visit at the McNay Art Museum. From the moment I drove up to the grounds I was in awe. There were sculptures, beautiful gardens, multiple paintings, and a mansion I was ready to walk into and see. Upon entering, I learned the mansion had two wings. A new wing and the original mansion section. In the new section, I viewed the de la Torre brothers exhibit. It was creativity on a higher order level. It had a deep meaning that some I’m sure will struggle with. In the original section, I found many historical art pieces and a beautiful mansion built like it is to last forever. It was exciting to see original Picasso and Monet pieces. This museum is a new favorite of mine and I’ll definitely be visiting again. If you want to learn more about it, visit the museum website here https://www.mcnayart.org/

Majestic Theater- San Antonio

Posted: June 12, 2017 in Travel
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Recently I had my first trip to the Majestic Theater in San Antonio. This theater was built in 1928. It has numerous carvings and hand crafted designs throughout the theater. It is a real treasure and a great place for live shows.

San Antonio Zoo-A Photo Collection

Posted: June 11, 2017 in Photography
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King William Historic District

Posted: September 20, 2014 in Photography
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Located near downtown San Antonio is a beautifully preserved historic district called the King William Historic District. I recently traveled there and took several photos of beautifully restored historic homes. I hope you enjoy the photos.

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Images of The Grotto by Carlos Cortes

Posted: September 6, 2014 in Art, Photography
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The Grotto is an art piece and sculpture integrated into the walkway along the San Antonio river. I took these photos a few weeks ago.

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School Of Fish Under I-35 Bridge

Posted: August 28, 2014 in Photography
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2014 Albert Moyer, Jr. Photography

I took this photo in San Antonio, Texas.

Casa Rio Restaurant San Antonio, Texas

Posted: March 10, 2014 in Food
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I am reflecting on how much I love Casa Rio Mexican Restaurant in San Antonio,Texas. For over 25 years, I have been enjoying the Casa Rio El Rio Dinner. The dinner starts off with nachos and guacamole salad. I love the cheese on the nachos, and the little bit of hot sauce that tops the guacamole off. It is a nice added touch that makes the dinner special to me. The top shelf margaritas are also an added touch that makes one smile and easily take in the people watching along the river.

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Next comes the hot plate. The hot plate consists of a well-seasoned tamale, a big tasty taco, a cheese enchilada oozing with the best sauce and cheese, chile con carne that is so flavorful, and Mexican rice and beans.

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I think the photos speak volumes, but you will never know until you give it a try. This is Tex-Mex at it’s best!

For more information, check out Casa Rio’s website here.   http://www.casa-rio.com

Along The San Antonio Riverwalk

Posted: March 10, 2014 in Photography, Travel
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I had a gig in San Antonio, Texas this past weekend and decided to take a few photos before the show. I never get tired of the riverwalk’s beauty.

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Chris Madrid’s

Posted: September 20, 2013 in Food
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Last weekend I was in San Antonio, and I have been there hundreds of times, eating at many of the cities best Mexican restaurants. I did an internet search of best food in San Antonio and the name Chris Madrid’s ranked very high and it offered something besides Mexican food. Hamburgers!

I clicked the website http://www.chrismadrids.com/

Upon review of the website I thought, “It looks basic!” The story of entrepreneurship and the longevity of the place made me want to give it a try. I love independent business! It is the life of America.  I must say that when I arrived, I thought the place looked average.

This is the outside of Chris Madrid’s.

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Upon entering Chris Madrid’s, I knew something special was about to present itself to me by the crowd of people sitting, and the long lines of people waiting to order food.

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So I approach the menu and my eye catches a burger called the Tostada burger. This burger has refried beans, chips, salsa, meat, and cheese. I added my own pico de gallo. I opted for the 1/2 pound Macho size. This burger was HOT! I have never had a burger so fresh that my hands had trouble picking it up due to temperature. The meat was bursting with flavor, the cheese was flowing like lava, the beans, salsa, and chips inside gave it a crunch style in its own league. It was A plus, fantastic!

The Macho Tostada Burger

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If you are in San Antonio, and want fantastic burgers, or nachos, do give Chris Madrid’s a try. I am a foodie with a taste for great food, and Chris Madrid’s has it going on. You will not be let down, and your stomach will not leave on empty. Chris Madrid’s is located less than three miles from the river walk and downtown San Antonio on Blanco and Hollywood.

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