VFW Post 76 was chartered on June 15, 1917. The
organizers were veterans of the Spanish American War.
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We got there early and saw Ellen chatting with
some people in the outdoor seating area.
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Sheri, Linda, Pricilla and Ellen waiting
for the start table to open.
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Susan stamping books before we head out to walk. |
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The archway above the steps leading
down to the riverwalk.
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We headed south on the Riverwalk and
soon past the dam and locks.
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Plaque showing the AT&T supports
the lock and dam.
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It was just starting to get dark. Ed
with the decorated light pole.
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Noticed these hands decorating
a bridge above us.
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Pavilion across the river made of cement but looks like trees.
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Flowers were blooming along the walkway.
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Mosaic portrait of Texas patriot and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, Jose Navarro, below the Navarro Street Bridge.
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Ed posed for me on “Bernard’s Bench” another Mosiac Creation.
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We passed a waterfall.
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We climbed the steps from the Riverwalk up to Main Plaza to view San Fernando Cathedral and Courthouse.
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Bexar County Courthouse completed in 1896.
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Purple Heart Memorial
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Across from the courthouse.
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Cast Iron Fountain called “Lady Justice” in front of the courthouse.
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The walk route returned to the Riverwalk. Moon Flowers in bloom.
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Like most of the San Antonio River Walk, this bridge was constructed by the W.P.A between 1929 and 1941.
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Grass seating at the amphitheater of the Arseson Theater. We climbed the steps at the Theater and went back to Street Level.
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Tower of the Americas lit up in the distance.
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Ed with statue outside of Pat O’Brien.
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Christmas Tree in front of Alamo.
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Ed in front of that same tree.
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Toribio Losoya, An Unsung Hero of the Alamo.
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For sale in the window of Garcia Art Glass Studio.
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We went back down steps returning to the Riverwalk past another beautiful stone bridge.
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Another mosaic this one of the skyline of San Antonio.
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Tree covered in white lights.
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The decorations at the dam and locks are not brightly lit.
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Back at the finish the VFW brightly lit also.
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Looking back at the archway over the entrance as we leave.
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