Welcome Home Leigh! Good to hear from you again. Yes...there are literally dozens of sites in San Antonio that are absolute "must see's" ( and don't forget your camera!). Starting off with Brackenridge Park ( the San Antonio Zoo). Don't miss Dionisio Rodriguez's huge Torii Gate that is the entrance to the Sunken Gardens and the hundred-foot bridge that was recently restored by Carlos. There are numerous other works scattered about the park as well...best bet is to check with the Park Service people for directions.

Also not to be missed is the incredible Treehouse installation that Carlos crafted for The Childrens' Museum that's adjacent to the park.

There are so many other sites in and around the area that you would literally need a map to find them all. And, if you'll Email me... I'll send you one. The San Antonio Botanical Society put one together for last Summers' "Trabajo Rustico" show that featured works by the entire Cortes/Rodriguez dynasty...Carlos, Maximo & Dionisio. It might even still be up (?).

I'm heading that way myself in early May to work some more with Carlos on his familys history for the Faux Bois book I'm putting together. Who knows...we might bump into one another. And congrats to your daughter! Is she aiming to be a pilot? Two of the best I've ever known were women and one of them was my aerobatic instructor...Debbie Rihn...former world champion and a really neat lady.

All my best,
Tango

Thanks Tango,
I will email you separately for the added info. Sorry about the duplicate post on this subject, my first said it was rejected but now appears. Glad to hear that book is still the works, what an endeavor! My daughter did want to go for pilot but she's to short (my bad genes)for that and air traffic controller which was her second choice. She's going into mechanics. Her biggest desire is to travel. The camera is already packed and I'll be sure to post pics upon return.
Leigh