SATURDAY 9.7.19 TEXAS Part 2

We headed to the River Walk this afternoon around three. We could have gone earlier but we have to spend time with Boss. He needs to walk and play and just be with us.

We walked straight to the River Walk and the shade of the trees when we got off the because it is so darn hot here. And humid. Something we aren't used to. 

Walking to the River Walk we passed this large picture made of individual tiles.  What patience it must have taken to make this.

We saw several of the boats before we actually got to the loading platform. 

Everyone looked so comfortable and cool and relaxed. We weren't on that kind of boat. Noooooo,,,,,we didn't get that. Our boat "captain" was intent on taking every single person he could. Now don't get me wrong, we weren't squished in like sardines but he kept asking those on the sidewalk if anyone else wanted to go. Over and over again. It made it quite uncomfortable for those sitting there in the heat and we all wanted to go!

We finally got on our way and he pointed out the points of interest as he maneuvered the boat through the canals.

This is called "Love Lock Bridge"  Couples bring a padlock to this fence and "seal" their love with a lock and then throw the key in the river below.

Now I took a picture of this tree because there is an interesting tidbit that goes with it.  It is believed that this tree is 280 years old and it's a little over 25 feet in diameter.  This area was flooded and it survived.

A tree will grow anywhere.

After the boat ride we strolled along the River Walk in search of Landry's Seafood Restaurant. This is the restaurant that we chose for our free dinner.  The air conditioner was going full force and it felt wonderful.

It didn't take us long to decide what we wanted. 

Seafood platter for him and a steak for me. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Landry's is a bit pricey so we were glad to hand over the $50 in gift certificates that we still had.

Back up on ground level we could see the Tower of the America's located in downtown San Antonio.  

It was built as the theme structure for the 1968 World's Fair - Hemisfair 68. It is an observation deck and restaurant.

We passed this fella as we were walking towards the bus stop.  He works for Ripley's Believe It Or Not.  Believe it or not.

We also passed this fellow.  San Antonio's version of the Tin Man.

We couldn't help but notice the scooters everywhere.  You just sign one out with your credit card and take off.  It's $1.00 to start the scooter than $.15 for each minute.

I think the heat just got to us because both of us agreed to hang it up and just go home. It was too hot for a carriage ride and we're both just tired.

This seat was in the bus we were on.  It's in memory of Rosa Parks.

Today was a fun day.