Thursday we arrived in San Antonio and found a working ranch that doubles as an RV park. It is sixteen miles from the Alamo where David Crockett was killed defending Texas against the Mexicans led by the general Santa Anna. In fact, an old tree down by the river on the RV park property is the same that Santa Anna camped under before attacking the Alamo.
Friday we went on a hike on the old road that was used to travel to San Antonio and the Alamo. We found a lot of flint in the gravel before leaving, and I added this to my collection. After getting back, Mom went to wash some clothes at the RV park laundry room. Joe, Dad and I started a game of pool and went out and set about giving the ranch horses a good petting and talking to. Once finished, Mom came and helped us to pet them. Joe made a quick friend with a big white quarter horse (he almost fell asleep to Joe's petting) and spent most of his time with him while Dad rubbed the mule. I visited every horse, giving everyone a general petting.On our way back to the RV we looked in at the ranch chickens that lived in a spacious coop. Two were taking dust baths and others were scratching and pecking about, while one was sitting in the nighttime shelter (perhaps laying an egg). All in all, we had a pretty full day.
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