Hey hey!!! How is it going? So, how do you feel about a Christmas in June post? I know July is usually the whole thing, but I am so excited to share this post, so why not just start these festivities early!!
I am zipping us all the way back to December. DJ and I were desperately craving a break from the books, clinicals, studies, etc. We found a day that worked for both of us and decided to do a quick staycation in San Antonio, an hour down the road. DJ has never seen San Antonio at Christmas either, so this was a must before we moved!
I did my nails for the first time since probably that prior May(?), and it felt goood to have some color on them. Any other runners have scars all over their hands from falling? Just me? Oops, haha.
I also put on some of my favorite earrings from Rach! They go with everything, and they have become my “go-tos”.
And let the adventure begin! Also, if you want to explore prior San Antonio adventures- you can head here and here 🙂
For starters, we checked into the Westin downtown. We had some Orbitz points to use up, so we were excited it worked out to use it for this hotel. We were super amazed with all the precautions taken too. Who knew self cleaning buttons even existed?!
Even the remote was protected!
After dropping our suitcases off we headed out to walk around the city. DJ was the tour guide, even though I had been there more than he had – look, I can’t do directions for nothin’. I get all sweaty when someone gives me directions in “Compass”.
This little area (I’m sure it has a name?!) is probably my favorite place to walk around. It has such a vibrant and energetic vibe. (More vibrant and more energetic in the non-pandemic era, of course).
The architecture around the city is just stunning too!
And finally, what we came here for— the Riverwalk!
We walked the entire Riverwalk before heading back to the hotel to get ready for dinner. I was so eager for it to get dark for DJ to see it lit up with the Christmas lights over the water!
Our view outside the hotel was pretty amazing at sunset.
We were in awe of the beauty of this hotel!
And there is no possible way to capture the glowing, festive lights in all their glory through a picture, but it is a sight to see!
After a restful night’s sleep, we went to Ostra for one last meal on the Riverwalk. I first went here with my mom and sister and remembered their food being so yummy.
And it did not disappoint this time either! I had one sip of their coffee, and it was glorious. It was soo good I had to ask the waiter what they used. And guess what it was…Not just your average coffee, nope. Peet’s! Of courseee I loved it.
DJ ordered their waffle & berries & I ordered their lox croissant. My mouth is actually watering writing about it- this brunch was mighty tasty.
And would it be a San Antonio trip without a visit to The Alamo?
We opted out of the tour this time, but DJ was glad to see it from afar.
And that’s a wrap on our little staycation!
Question for you:
- How the heck are ya?! Been a minute.
Ummm I don’t think I can do my signature anymore?! I hear it’s Cheugy.
Oy to the veyyyy, LOL.