The people in San Antonio were especially nice. Kind, welcoming, they seemed genuinely to welcome us and want to be helpful. Sweet Bear asked the hotel staff several questions and they went out of their way to answer the questions. This helped us enjoy the time.
The food was great, and not all Tex-Mex. I did get my fill of enchiladas, but also nice seafood, and a nice pasta with wild boar.
I was among my fellow wizards for a few days. We have a common experience, we speak a common language. That helps.
The winter Meeting is in Chicago next year. I need to balance that with a week someplace warmer next winter. A change in latitude does change the attitude at this time of the year.
Latitude attitude is a powerful thing. Librarians used to have their mid-winter meeting in Chicago. Crazy! (But cheaper.)
ReplyDeleteBudgets are part of the reason for the meeting being in Chicago next year, and the year after.
DeleteDid Sweet Bear ask the hotel reception, "What is the capital of Outer Mongolia?"
ReplyDeleteIf he had, they would have tried to find the answer.
DeleteGlad you had a good getaway!
ReplyDeleteWe need to remember to travel and enjoy, as long as we can.
DeleteOur cold snap was brief and then we warmed up; that was brief and then we cooled down. Our temperatures this winter are all over the place!
ReplyDeleteWe will hit near-80s this week!
I am not sure I could get my fill of enchiladas ever!
There is still a lot of snow on the ground from three weeks ago, that is unusually long for us. 60 midweek
DeleteSunshine and warm weather are great attitude adjusters! Sound like a wonderful getaway. Chicago in the winter can be brutal but we've been there when it's been pleasant (thank you, climate change?) Regardless, it's a great convention city.
ReplyDeleteChicago is a great city to visit, we have been there in winter a few times.
DeleteSounds like you had a perfect little get-away.
ReplyDeleteIt was good for us.
DeleteThose short breaks away, especially to warmer areas, are good for the soul and brain.
ReplyDeleteIt really helped.
DeleteWell, today it was near 60°F in Chicagoland so you never know!?!
ReplyDeleteIt warm in DC, a lot of melting going on.
DeleteWe all need change in our environment.
ReplyDeleteI should get out of the house more.
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