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Laura and I just returned home from our trip to San Antonio.  It was a good trip for the most part.  We wanted to go to Sea World, but that idea did not go through since they were all booked up with their special events such as petting the dolphins and whales.  Laura really wanted to do something interactive since she's pregnant and is very limited on what she can take part in.  We did do other things such as explore the Riverwalk, eat at Texas Land and Cattle Steak House, we also went to Market Square and ate at Mi Tierra.  A lot of people recommended the restaurant but we did not see what all the hype was about, it was not anything amazing.  I am not being biased either, even Laura agreed and she is a Mexican food critic.  We were also fortunate to meet up with her brother Gilbert, his wife, and kids.

Well here's the interesting part of our trip.  Me, being the high-tech person I am, I ordered hotel reservations online at the Drury Plaza Hotel for $116.00 per night.  It had wonderful reviews from past guests and a lot of extras such as free breakfast, dinner, popcorn, drinks, and even 3 free alcoholic drinks for people who do drink.  I definitely do not drink and Laura cannot for obvious reasons, being pregnant for one!  Well the Drury hotel was not a pleasant experience, the room was old, small, we found lots of hair on the bed (requested room service to change the sheets) and had a strange odor to it.  I tried to make the experience good for us but deep down I knew it was not what we both wanted.

So once again being the high-tech guy I am I made some calls and was able to get a hotel at the Grand Hyatt for a good deal!  Two nights for $106.00 per night, regular price is $269.00!  Be advised we needed a hotel that allowed dogs since we had Logan with us.  Well the Hyatt was a wonderful experience, we had great room service, the water pressure was very soothing, the beds were clean, and lots of other amenities.  Look at how much better Logan could rest...