Paws on the Patio

The San Antonio Humane Society has a fundraiser called Paws on the Patio.  Local restaurants bring tables outside and feed people and pups on the patios.  Canyon Cafe held this event last Monday. 

It's VERY well attended and note to self:  come early next time.  The wait is too long otherwise.

 Nonetheless, Rocket enjoyed watching the other dogs.

Being Green

The Salado Creek Greenway is one of San Antonio's first significant attempts at becoming green.  The Greenway will eventually be part of a linear park system circling the city.  At this time, it's only partially completed, but when it is finished it will be fabulous.

It's great for walking, jogging, cycling, and -of course- walking Rocket.

Rocket Does Dallas

Rocket went to Dallas this weekend while we went to the A&M - Arkansas football. He was a very good dog, even though he had to stay in strange house.

Bummer of a game though.

At least we won the halftime!

On the Mission Trail

San Antonio  is an old, historic town.  Although Spanish explorers had described the area much earlier, the actual history of the San Antonio began with the founding of five missions in the 18th century.  These missions were built along the San Antonio River, and are the largest concentration of missions in North America.  Today four of the missions (excluding Mission San Antonio de Valero - the Alamo) are part of the National Park Service, creating San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.

The missions are connected by hiking trails.  Yesterday, Rocket toured the trail from Espada Mission (above) to Mission San Juan.  It was a beautiful morning,  Bright, clear sky, Temps in the upper 70's and NO HUMIDITY.  Perfect South Texas weather.

The hike from Espada to San Juan and back was a little over four miles.  With stops to sniff and relax under trees, it was a great day.