2009-06-05
deep in the heart of Texas
by laura beth
We arrived at San Antonio late after leaving Marfa. As we pulled into the RV park, a table saw chorus of cicadas greeted us, and we had our first taste of significant Texas humidity. We thought the RV park we were staying at was in San Antonio because of an incorrect address, but it ended up being in Spring Branch, about 45 minutes north of San Antonio in the oak-laden hill country. It's pretty nice there, so we didn't mind the drive.
Once in San Antonio, we went straight to the River Walk where we took a boat cruise and stopped for happy hour snacks and margaritas (not super good, but refreshing and a steal at $10 for 2 margaritas and an appetizer). We then walked over to the Alamo. We got there just in time: they lock her up promptly at 5:30 and we got there at about 5:15. Fortunately it's pretty tiny, and there's not too much to look at, so 15 minutes was plenty of time. Admission is free and it's worth visiting if you have a chance.
After the Alamo we headed northeast of San Antonio to Helotes and John T Floore's Country Store. Amazing.
Floore's was recommended to us by our friend Roger from Bisbee. He stopped there while touring Texas with his band, and said it was the best he'd had. It really was the greatest honkytonk BBQ imaginable: $8.75 for a 3 meat plate (we shared brisket, ribs, chicken, mashed taters, green beans, onions, pickle, jalapeno, and white bread), a couple of cold beers, and to top it off it was "Biker Night". Bike Night happens pretty regularly (once a week), and the turn out is impressive. Awesome BBQ, tons of bikes, live music, and even some Bandidos! Willie Nelson still shows up now and again, but we must have just missed him. If you're ever even close to San Antonio, you have to go to Floore's!
The next day we decided to beat the heat and humidity by finding some water to play in. Our friend Ashley told us to go to Schlitterbahn-the world's greatest water park-but at $40 a piece, we decided on toobing instead. We drove to New Braunfels and found a cute little "toobing" shack (Landa River Trips) and hit the Comal River. Ten bucks for each for the tube, a 2 1/2 hour float, including two fun toob shoots, and a ride back to our moho. As of yet, Floore's and toobing are my favorite Texas things.
We were hungry for more BBQ after spending the day in the river. Granzin's was recommended to us, but we don't recommend it to anyone. It was alright, just not great. We headed out of San Antonio and towards Houston after a stop at Buc-ee's and some $27.99 per pound turkey jerky. My one piece cost $4.20, but it was dern good.
Once in San Antonio, we went straight to the River Walk where we took a boat cruise and stopped for happy hour snacks and margaritas (not super good, but refreshing and a steal at $10 for 2 margaritas and an appetizer). We then walked over to the Alamo. We got there just in time: they lock her up promptly at 5:30 and we got there at about 5:15. Fortunately it's pretty tiny, and there's not too much to look at, so 15 minutes was plenty of time. Admission is free and it's worth visiting if you have a chance.
John Wayne on the Alamo (1:35)
After the Alamo we headed northeast of San Antonio to Helotes and John T Floore's Country Store. Amazing.
Floore's was recommended to us by our friend Roger from Bisbee. He stopped there while touring Texas with his band, and said it was the best he'd had. It really was the greatest honkytonk BBQ imaginable: $8.75 for a 3 meat plate (we shared brisket, ribs, chicken, mashed taters, green beans, onions, pickle, jalapeno, and white bread), a couple of cold beers, and to top it off it was "Biker Night". Bike Night happens pretty regularly (once a week), and the turn out is impressive. Awesome BBQ, tons of bikes, live music, and even some Bandidos! Willie Nelson still shows up now and again, but we must have just missed him. If you're ever even close to San Antonio, you have to go to Floore's!
The next day we decided to beat the heat and humidity by finding some water to play in. Our friend Ashley told us to go to Schlitterbahn-the world's greatest water park-but at $40 a piece, we decided on toobing instead. We drove to New Braunfels and found a cute little "toobing" shack (Landa River Trips) and hit the Comal River. Ten bucks for each for the tube, a 2 1/2 hour float, including two fun toob shoots, and a ride back to our moho. As of yet, Floore's and toobing are my favorite Texas things.
We were hungry for more BBQ after spending the day in the river. Granzin's was recommended to us, but we don't recommend it to anyone. It was alright, just not great. We headed out of San Antonio and towards Houston after a stop at Buc-ee's and some $27.99 per pound turkey jerky. My one piece cost $4.20, but it was dern good.
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