Into The Woods

Did I tell you about our hotel yet?

Our flight didn't leave until 2:00 PM from Edmonton, and got us in to Minneapolis just in time for dinner. Carol led us to a good little restaurant in the airport, where we had beer and burgers.

By the time we got to San Antonio it was almost midnight. Antonio Banderas (our cab driver) got us to our hotel - Drury Inn and Suites on the Riverwalk, in fine form. We checked in, dumped our suitcases in our room (very nice room, by the way), and headed for the River Walk.

We wandered about for a while, and found a nice little table right on the river. Turned out that the restaurant had closed about 10 minutes before - no wonder we got such a great table. LOL But Carol went in and bought us a Top Shelf Margarita, and we slid over to another restaurant, where we got some chips and salsa.

Finally got to bed about 2:00 AM.

A $99.00 trip anywhere NorthWest flies! So where should I go?

Edmonton to San Francisco? No, I guess not. NW flies from Edmonton to San Francisco via Minneapolis. A little too far. OK, what about something close to Minneapolis? New York... or Chicago? Well, the hotel rooms in New York are over $200, and Chicago isn't available.

Well then. I looked at the map and spotted San Antonio. Everyone I know who's already been there says I would LOVE it. The Riverwalk - a trendy area along the river with shops and restaurants sounds ideal. I checked the flights, and it's available. I phoned several friends to see if anyone else could come, and my friend and next-door neighbour Carol jumped at the opportunity. So, we booked it!