Dylan's Truck, 1954 White Semi low boy

Day of Dead and Aztec Theater

Downtown from Tower of Americas

Additional Signs

Mission Conception

Spain established a string of five missions along the San Antonio River. The Alamo is the northern most, and Mission Conception is four or five miles to the south. Spain was attempting to keep the French out of Mexico by occupying this land with both Church and military. There is still an active congregation at Mission San Jose and services every Sunday complete with mariachi music.

Downtown and back by bus

WPA Cabin

In 1943 my Dad was drafted into the Army, and was sent to do basic training in a camp east of Austin, TX. My Mom, sister, and myself, not yet three years old, spent four months living in this cabin in Bastrup State Park. The cabin was constructed by the WPA in 1938, just five years before our arrival, so they were relatively new at the time. What a surprise to discover that the cabins are still here, well maintained, and still being used by Park visitors.

Blue Star Brewery and Bike Rack

This bike rack at the San Antonio Public Library is one of the most interesting ones ever. If there are no bikes in it, it is sculpture. It serves both functions just fine.

The Blue Star Brewing Company is a favorite stop after an afternoon of touring. They produce an excellent dark beer and a fine raspberry limbic.

Out of bus windows

The pictures posted here for awhile will be from the past few years. This blog began late this January, but I've been taking pictures forever. Thought some of the older images might be shared on the blog. These two were taken a year ago in San Antonio from city bus windows. Selling apples on the street is an indication of hard economic times.

McCory Gardens

Near and Far

Oakwood Lake

Hosta Leaves

Plant and flower

Paths

Spring at the Park

Pelicans and Cormorants

I've been away for a few days out of Internet range in darkest Iowa, but I'm back now. Here are cormorants and pelicans for your viewing pleasure.

Spring Meadow

Brooms on Parade

Water Carrier and a sweeper

Dutchman with water and broom

Still Street Cleaning

Street Sweeping