Hiccups. They appear out of no where. They’re obnoxious interruptions that are unavoidable, and you’re usually left wondering when they’ll ever go away!

Well, that was us when a code indicator light came on as we were driving through the night between Van Horn and San Antonio. With God’s help, the indicator light didn’t turn into us actually sitting on the side of the road. We arrived early Sunday morning into  San Antonio. Albert borrowed a code reader from Auto Zone and found out it was a code for the transmission. The hiccups just got more intense…

Well, never fear. We have a Good Sam extended coverage plan. That’ll take care of everything, right?…Long story short, Albert had to once again tell Cheap Sam we weren’t taking any short cuts when it came to servicing the transmission correctly. They conceded. And thanks to God’s guidance, Google and its ratings system, we found a 5-star transmission shop that was able to work us in to their work load. If you ever have transmission trouble in the San Antonio area, call West Ave. Transmission shop, owned by Greg and Desi Snell. Their motto is “Honesty at work”. Isn’t that awesome? And they live up to it. Should you ever find yourself with transmission troubles in San Antone, they’re the ones to call!

While Big Boy was at the transmission spa, we got on with our business of fun in San Antonio. We ate a yummy meal along the Riverwalk, enjoying the rain as it came down. We walked around some downtown and called it a day.

It had been a long, unsure day, so it felt so good to finally make it to a destination!

The next day was one the boys had been looking forward to for years — going to The Alamo. They’ve read books about it, re-enacted the battle many times in our backyard, and of course, seen the Fess Parker/Disney story of Davy Crockett countless times.

Getting ready to enter the long-awaited historic site.

The tour guides are so knowledgeable. One in particular made you feel like you were right there with the way he laid out the story. Just before you go in the chapel, there’s a marker to the left of the doors. Four people who were at The Alamo as it fell say they saw Davy Crockett laying on the ground on that approximate spot with dead Mexican soldiers all around. His final resting place. It was a sadly amazing feeling knowing such a brave person died there.

This plaque marks the place Davy Crockett’s body was seen.

This is a living history demonstration of a rifle from the era of the battle.

The grounds of The Alamo are so beautifully kept. It’s such a peaceful place, which is a stark contrast to what it was when the settlers were fighting Santa Anna.

After the Alamo, we went on a river boat tour. It was a fun way to get around and see more things. If you’re wondering where Melbee is in these pictures, she’s with a Wag dogsitter. This app will be a lifesaver on our trip for those times dogs aren’t allowed.

Aboard a river boat

The river isn’t just used by tourists. Gardeners and law enforcement are seen daily.

During the May, San Antonio puts yellow ribbons around the river’s trees to honor our military.

It’s a fun, relaxing ride.