Texas

By: B.V.  Texas is a very interesting and exciting state. It’s known to many as the Lone Star State. It was the 28th state to apply for statehood and joined the union on December 28, 1845. Texas’s state motto is ‘Friendship’. Their state bird is the Mocking bird, the state flower is the Bluebonnet, and the state insect is Monarch butterfly.
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Texas also has a lot of history. In 1605, the first European settlement was made in Texas. Texas was found by Capitan de Leon, a Spanish officer sent to drive out the French. In September 1835, Texas wanted to be independent from Mexico. Mexican soldiers were sent to break up this rebellion. On March 6, 1836, 8,000 Mexican troops lead by General Santa Anna, attacked the Alamo. There were about 188 people in the Alamo fighting for the Texas side. In the end, because they were outnumbered by Santa Anna’s troops, all the people in the Alamo died. The people who died at the Alamo however, are still honored today and the flag they raised over the battle became the Texas state flag. In 1843, the Mexican government signed a truce with Texas. On December 28, 1845, Texas became the 28th state, however a few years later, in 1861, during the time of the American Civil War, Texas along with eleven other southern states, ceced from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America. When the Southern states were defeated and Robert E. Lee surrendered on April 9, 1865, it was the end of the Confederates. On March 30, 1870, The United States readmitted Texas.   I chose to visit Texas because of its interesting history. There are many things to do and see. I am really interested in visiting the Alamo and seeing where this famous battle took place. I would also like to look in Texas for the Bluebonnet flower and the Monarch butterflies. During my trip I will go to a Dallas cowboy’s football game. I will also go on a river walk while staying in San Antonio. At night the entire river is lit up by lights on cafes and shop that are along the river, it is so beautiful. Another thing I will do while in San Antonio is go to the top of the 750 ft tall tower of America, it has the most amazing views in all Texas. Then a little into my trip I will go on a cattle drive. I’ve never been but it’s supposed to be fun and I love riding horses. Sometime after the Dallas cowboy game I will go to the International Museum of Culture. **Itinerary** Friday, July 16, 2010

Today, at 12:40am my mom, dad, sister, brother, and I will leave from Harrisburg, PA arriving at San Antonio Airport in Texas. Once there we will get something to eat at Apple Bees. After that we will check in to the Durry Inn near the airport.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

At 10:00 today we will leave to go to the Alamo. I can’t wait, the Alamo has so much history. At 3:00, we will go to eat at one of the resterants near the Alamo. Then we will go back to our hotel and maybe go swimming in the hotel's pool. For dinner we will get sandwiches from the sandwich shop across the street.

Sunday, July 18, 2010

I can’t wait to go on the River Walk. That’s why today my family will spend all day walking along the river. Oh, and also shopping!!!! Some of the best stores and restaurants in Texas are located along the river. The best part is that at night we will walk along the river when everything is lit up. Some people say it look like Europe. I think it just looks beautiful.

Monday, July 19, 2010

In Texas, there is a tower called the Tower of Americas, it is 7,500 feet tall. That is where we are going today. It has the most amazing views of the city of San Antonio.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Today we are going to Six Flags. We will spend almost all day riding all the rollercoaster, watching the shows, and eating delecious food. After that my family and I will go back to the hotel, pack up our stuff, check out of our hotel, and drive to Dallas. We will then check into the Hawthorn Suite.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Now that we are in Dallas we are going go to a Dallas Cowboys football game. We are going get sometime to eat at the game and than when it is done we will go back to the hotel and go in the pool. We will use the exercise room and free spa.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Today we are going to pack our things and drive to the Dallas International Airport. Then at 10:20 we with fly back to Harrisburg PA. We will land at 4:25. ​  Gas: $50 Hotel: $1119.95 Food: $525 Entertainment: $768 Shopping: $450 Round Trip Air Fare: $1940 Car Rental: $7000 Misc: $5 Total: $11,332.95
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** Travel Plans ** ** Air Far ** 1. Airline: American Airline 2. Time of Departure: 12:40 pm 3. Flight #: 3730 4. Layover: Chicago 5. Length of Trip: 5hr 30min 6. Destination: San Antonio, Texas 7. Arrival Time: 5:10 pm
 * Trip to Texas**

1. Airline: American Airlines 2. Time of Departure: 5:20 pm 3. Flight # 2544: 4. Layover: Chicago 5. Length of trip: 5hr 40min 6. Destination: Harrisburg, Pa 7. Arrival Time: 11:30 pm Company: Big Time Limo Car: Hummer Limo Pick Up: July 16, 2010 Drop Off: July 23, 2010
 * Trip from Texas**
 * Car Rental **
 * Acccommodation **

I. Durry Inn Suite A. 15806 IH 10 WEST SAN ANTONIO, TX 78249 B. 888-travelocity C. $155.99 per night D. Amentities 1. Free Breakfast 2. Exercise Room 3. Pool/ Hot Tub 4. Free Soda and Snack 5. Free Wireless Internet

II. Hawthorn Suites A. 15200 ADDISON ROAD ADDISON TX US 75001 B. 888-travelocity C. $ 89.96 per night D. Amentities 1. Spa 2. Internet 3. Breakfast 4. Parking 5. Fitness Room

** Pre- trip planning ** 1.Pack Suit Case 2. Clean Room 3. Eat Breakfast 4. Feed Humit Crabs 5. Feed Horse 6. Get Dressed 7. Call Airport 8. Get Money 9. Pack Car 10.Lock Door


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