Last weekend, as part of a class on urban survival taught by The Human Path, I was incredibly fortunate to be able to visit Hot Wells Hotel and Spa in San Antonio. Built in 1893 around a hot sulphur spring, Hot Wells was once a resort for the rich and famous. However, after a number of fires over the century, the place has fallen into ruins.

For historical images and the history of Hot Wells, see the Edwards Aquifer website.

Yes, that’s prickly pear cactus growing on the top of a wall.

Team Grey Poupon at Hot Wells