San Antonio, TX and the Alamo .

Today we did the Grand Tour sightseeing from San Antonio. Included in the tour was of course the Alamo, a riverboat ride, Mission Concepcion & San Jose, Japanese Sunken Gardens, Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and El Mercado. Tour was finished around 5.00 pm and brought back to the campground after that. We decided to go back downtown at 7.00pm to do the "Ghost Hunt" tour with Martin Leal (http://www.bestsanantonioghosttours.com/). 90 minute walking tour downtown (with lots of good "ghost" stories), and then the search for ghosts around the Alamo !
Wonderful and long day.
Check out some nice pictures (you can double click on every picture to enlarge).


Danny and Nick.
Camera man Nick.
Texas Cow !

Hilton breakfast terrace near river.

Nick with moose !

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The Alamo Church

Nick in line to pay martin Leal for the Ghost Hunt tour.

Nick with Martin Leal on the picture.

Can you spot the ghost "Antonio" that showed up during the ghost tour at the museum from the Alamo ? (I got more different pictures from the same time if you want, amazing !).

On our way to San Antonio, TX.

Yesterday and today we actually only drove, on our way to San Antonio, Texas. We will do the Alamo Sight Seeing Tour on Friday for the full day. This will include 7 of San Antonio's biggest attractions in one tour. Keep you updated with pictures tomorrow after the tour.
Also, today we past the 5000 miles on our tour , to be exactly : 5391 miles or 8676 km so far !

Danny.

San Diego sight seeing today on the list......

Perfect fit ?

USS B-39 (Russian submarine).

Nick launching something ......?....I hope not !

Nick at H.M.S Surprise

Star of India (1863 Merchant Sailing Ship)

Marina at San Diego (Next to Marriot Hotel)

Border patrol on Hwy 8.......how many passengers Sir....are you American Citizen....ok go ahead...

Arriving at campground right before sunset.

Relaxing in the pool after a great day.

Good Night !

Today we started our tour in San Diego at Old town.....finding a parking spot for the RV on a public parking lot wasn't easy but we managed ! Old Town Trolley is just great and easy to explore the whole city. Checked out a few historic ships like the Star of India and Berkeley that has been seen on TV at Ghost Hunters ! Checked out Seaport Village,Marina,Gas lamp Quarter,Coronado Ferry landing, Balboa Park and of course Little Italy. http://www.trolleytours.com/san-diego/pictures.asp .

Tours ended at 5.30pm , picked up the RV and drove about 1.5 hrs to a campground in El Centro where we took a swim and relaxed in the jacuzzi. Great day today !

Nick and Danny.

On the way to San Diego.......

Calico Ghost Town

Calico overlook.

No no, Nick isn't drunk, it's just "bad" leveling of the floor......!

Nick met some new girls in Calico.........

They caught me........on my Birthday !!

On the way to San Diego now.........

Today we left Las Vegas, heading to San Diego........when Nick told me that we would pass Calico Ghost Town on the way , I thought it was a great idea to take a break ! Lot's of fun !

Next will be San Diego for tomorrow.

Nick and Danny.

Heading back home to Orlando slowly..........

To see this happening for real, click on : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0THAUHRC_DU

This is a Police vehicle that has been used in the CSI Las Vegas series.

Kisses and hugs at the airport.....

This afternoon we brought An and Anthony to McCarran Airport in Las Vegas . For An and Anthony the trip has ended, for Nick and myself the trip starts tomorrow heading back home.....well first to San Diego and then back East to Orlando......we'll keep you updated !

This afternoon I went with Nick to the car museum at the Imperial Hotel on the strip. Beautifull collection of 300 cars you can see there. Tonight I went with Nick to the Luxor Hotel where we went to see the front entrance glass door ,where Criss Angel threw a signed card in between the glass at his arrival at the hotel, prior to his first show.

On the road to san Diego tomorrow for about 5 hrs.

Danny.

Back in Las Vegas An & Anthony depart to Orlando.

Today is the last day of a great vacation, 3 weeks, that flew by like one. Good things always come to an end and go to fast. Danny & Nick will drive back with the RV and Anthony and myself will fly back to Orlando today. It will be up to Danny to keep us posted on his journey back to Florida. He is planning to drive to San Diego and return from there. This way he literally drove from East to West. I am sure that we will read all about it. I keep my fingers crossed for them to return safe, as they cross the country East to West. To celebrate our last night and Danny's upcoming Birthday we decided to go back to the great restaurant '' Mon ami Gabi'' in the Paris hotel. (Las Vegas) It must be 4 years ago where Danny celebrated his 40th surprise trip with his friends here in Utah. Time flies.... Enjoy everyday to the fullest as we never know what tomorrow may bring. Photo taken from the top of the Eifel tower, definately worth going up there.

And of course the whole strip belonged to belated Michael Jackson. (died at 3.15pm L.A time on Thursday June 25 2009) The big screen billboards all had messages like these. Yes he will be missed.

Las Vegas till we visit again.

Last night in Lake Powel

The view is stunning in te round shaped restaurant.

This is the view from the restaurant.