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So I’ve been looking forward to today for a few weeks, as soon as I learned that today was the day they were opening the new part of the San Antonio River Walk, called Museum Reach (because, yeah, it reaches the museums).  I knew that I was going to take pictures of the River Walk at some point before I left town, I figured this would be perfect. I did NOT realize that the new part of the river is pretty long so I didn’t get to do the whole river… I’ll have to go back one day to get the older part.

Anyway, I had a great time. Everything was decorated and everyone was festive, the weather was great… the only thing is that it was hot. Very hot. Over 90 degrees. I was melting. I mean, they at least thought it through and had some little booths where they were passing out water and paper fans, but still… I got a slight sun burn… on the tops of my arms, stopping where my sleeves were. Yuck.

Oh and I did a LOT of walking… I guess that was what I was aiming for right, exercise? The new part of the river is 1.5 miles long and I did it in a loop, so that was 3 miles in itself. Plus I walked down and back part of the regular river. Not too shabby!

Okay, more pictures.. but first one piece of unrelated, good news: I was talking to a friend who I haven’t talked to in ages and I mentioned that Coldplay was coming to town in a few weeks. Right on the spot, he said we should go and so… we’re going! I’m excited!

I love how colorful everything looks… plus it just shows the gorgeous sky, the riverboat, and the River Walk.

Even though the River Walk continues past this point, this is where I stopped and turned around (at the Pearl Brewery).  I think it looks really gorgeous too.

These things (got a better word?) were pretty much everywhere and I loved them…  and I really like how the wind lifted up the ribbons here, especially with the metal as a background.

Walking up to the San Antonio Museum of Art, I love how gorgeous this all looks, especially with the flower in front.

VFW Post.  I LOVE the colors here with those umbrellas, especially with the contrast of the old style building.  I couldn’t get a better shot for some reason and I’m disappointed because I love this.

Remember earlier this week I wanted a reflection picture?  THIS is the kind of picture I was looking for!

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