am in mourning; the passing of our American adventure

Paul and I have become fairly skilled at the organisation required for this blog, but occasionally a photo slips through the download net.

Here I am on our last night in San Antonio enjoying the lights and Mexican food.

Mango Mojitos are the 2nd best cocktails I've ever had.

Unfortunately we didn't really get to see much of Austin as we were detained for too long at the outlets.
20 minutes after we checked in to our hotel, there was a major thunderstorm which the locals were delerious about. Rain in Texas is desperately welcome.

I do so love a personal welcome.

Myles missed Manhattan beach when he passed through, so we had to revisit its beach and garden glory.

Note the topiaried Melalueca. Lots of Kangaroo Paws as well.

Dinner was at the legendary Mama D's. This place was packed at 6pm. After eating our meals, we could see why. I wish I could download smells to this blog....

This is a gratuitous photo, so you can lose yourself in the mangroves as you contemplate the best of all garlic, fresh bread and rich marinara sauce aromas.

A full discussion yesterday morning yielded Paul's personality change is almost complete. No, he didn't want to go to Disneyland, Knottsbury farm, Legoland etc. He wanted to go shopping at South Coast Plaza. (Ed. note: You have to keep the little woman happy)

I wonder what will happen when we cross the Equator tonight?

The Rainforest cafe provided It's usual entertainment.

.... And as always my eyes were drawn to visual splendours along the way.

Myes Is currently flying home and we've a hectic list of tourist activities to see to today before we fly out at 2330.

Better get on to it.