Visited 'The Alamo' in San Antonio today. For those of you of a certain age you will remember the film made in the '60s with John Wayne.  The front of the mission and the adjoining wall is all that is left of the original building. The 'Battle of the Alamo' was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution and so draws many visitors. Inside there was a very comprehensive museum and yet there was no entrance fee. The upkeep relies on donations.

 

 

The Cenotaph dedicated to the people who died at the battle of the Alamo is very impressive.

 

Like many cities, San Antonio has its tower, called 'The Tower of the Americas' which was built for the 1968 World Fair.

View from the Tower looking over the city which we found to be very compact and pleasant to walk round.  I think we are fortunate that it is now out of season so not very busy. I am sure in the summer months it must be heaving.