Louisiana roads were about as bad as those we experienced in Minnesota some years ago, and it doesn't snow here. Must be the murky swampland they build the roads on. Maintaining 75mph in the Roadster was a challenge of mind and body.
After settling in to the Residence Inn in San Antonia Riverwalk area we set off to walk a bit and see what is what. Just around the corner is the Alamo. We plan to spend some time there tomorrow.
Then we found the River Walk....a very interesting meandering river section running through the downtown. The water is about 2 stories below the street level, and buildings are built to accommodate frontage along the river as well as the city streets.
The first order of business was to find a snack as our granola bar lunch was running out. A BBQ ribs appetizer filled the bill.
The river portion here is tightly controlled for depth (3-4 feet) and pathways are built up like sidewalks between the buildings and river/canal.
Tour boats will take you on a 45 minute ride around the central portion of the city with a driver/narrator explaining the history and significance of the buildings, architecture and plantings.
The wrought iron balconies are reminiscent of those seen in New Orleans.
And the plantings and gardens are well kept and nicely designed. Good planning here.
Downtown we discovered this sculpture, 68' tall described as a gift from Mexico as a good neighbor gesture to commemorate the world fair held here in, I think 1968.
The tourist trade is significant here... with bus tours, horse tours and boat tours.
More touristy stuff tomorrow. But lets watch the game tonight..... Go Tribe!!!!!
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