We left Saturday afternoon which left Joanne and I some time to explore San Antonio in the morning...so we headed to The Alamo of course...we couldn't leave without a stop there...
on our way we walked by the 'Torch of Friendship'
The "Torch of Friendship" was given to San Antonio by the Mexican Consulate as a sign of friendship and to represent the roots many Texans share with Mexico.
The contemporary steel sculpture was made in Mexico and shipped to San Antonio in six pieces. It stands 65 feet tall and weighs 50 tons.
It was commissioned to commemorate the relationship between the United States and Mexico and the two countries' increasing commercial ties.
Urban monumental sculptor Sebastian was commissioned at the request of the Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs of San Antonio to design the sculpture.
Than onto the Alamo...
Part of what remains of the once large fortress from the early 19th century...the battle was in 1836...history and information on the Alamo can be found here.
The beautiful gardens in the back...
Joanne and I in front of some cacti and palms ;)
One of Shelli's card projects - beautiful!
Love this project! Going to make it with one of my Club Classes!!
Thanks for stopping in and for putting up with all my trip photos! I will be posting LOTS of cards swaps and projects in the coming weeks...so please check back in and stay tuned! Thanks! Lynda
