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Sunday, December 3, 2017

Strolling HemisFair Park in San Antonio, Texas





The Tower of the Americas
is the focal point of
HemisFair Park.






This 96.2 acre park is the site of the 1968 World's Fair.  "A Confluence of Nations" welcomed 6.4 million visitors from April 6th to October 6th.  Pavilions for 33 participating nations from Europe, Asia, South and Central America were constructed.

Most of the buildings have been removed.   San Antonio has redeveloped for the benefit of its residents.




Next April San Antonio is
 celebrating the 50th
 anniversary of the









Reminders of the Past:
Gondolas ferried visitors high
above the World's Fair.









The Park's amazing
climbing area...




Includes this "Pine Tree"
shaped climbing site.




Anhinga watch over
the playground. 






Eric takes five in the
tiled seating area.










The shaded arbor area
is lovely.




The Mexican Cultural Institute
is Mexico's permanent cultural
representation in San Antonio.






Events held here show the multiplicity of Mexican culture.





La Paz is a gift from San Antonio's







As Eric and I walk toward the Tower of the Americas, we come across...





The John H. Wood, Jr.
United States Courthouse












In the distance is the
Henry B. Gonzalez
Convention Center.




has bikes for rent.





 Eric & I arrive at the Tower of the Americas

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