The engineering behind the San Antonio River Walk
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The engineering behind the San Antonio River Walk
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#2I thought the way he referenced the hydraulic pumps compared to electric motors with gear shafts was interesting.
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#3The engineering is fascinating. The river walk itself is hardly worth the trip.
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#4The engineering is fascinating. The river walk itself is hardly worth the trip.
It's the same thing as anyone recommending a visit to high street, the Santa Monica 3rd Street promenade, SF's Embarcadero, NYC's 5th Ave or Times Square, or any other touristy area of a city. It is what it is.
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#5The engineering is fascinating. The river walk itself is hardly worth the trip.
It’s a pleasant spot. Texas is dry and hot as a rule, but the river walk is a level below the city, right at the water’s edge, with trees providing ample shade for the whole length. If you are visiting San Antonio you will definitely want to eat lunch there so that you can be in the shade during the hottest part of the day.
But is it special enough to make it worth a trip to San Antonio just to see the it? No, probably not. You probably live near a river, and there are probably restaurants with a deck you can sit on while you eat lunch. Go to San Antonio to see the Alamo and remember all who died for your freedom there, then as long as you’re in the area go to the river for a leisurely lunch.
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#6The engineering is fascinating. The river walk itself is hardly worth the trip.
It's the same thing as anyone recommending a visit to high street, the Santa Monica 3rd Street promenade, SF's Embarcadero, NYC's 5th Ave or Times Square, or any other touristy area of a city. It is what it is.
I find those to be highly worth visiting if you’re in the area.
But few are worth making them the centerpiece of an entire trip.
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#7The engineering is fascinating. The river walk itself is hardly worth the trip.
It’s a pleasant spot. Texas is dry and hot as a rule, but the river walk is a level below the city, right at the water’s edge, with trees providing ample shade for the whole length. If you are visiting San Antonio you will definitely want to eat lunch there so that you can be in the shade during the hottest part of the day. But is it special enough to make it worth a trip to San Antonio just to see the it? No, probab…
> remember all who died for your freedom there
The Mexicans or the Texans?
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#8Having grown up in San Antonio, I have many memories of spending time as a teenager downtown and around the river walk.
The best time to visit is during the riverboat parade after Thanksgiving. Everything is lit up and many restaurants along the route offer dinner and nice views. Going during the summer can be incredibly hot and uncomfortable.
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#9Earlier quoted context omitted.
It’s a pleasant spot. Texas is dry and hot as a rule, but the river walk is a level below the city, right at the water’s edge, with trees providing ample shade for the whole length. If you are visiting San Antonio you will definitely want to eat lunch there so that you can be in the shade during the hottest part of the day. But is it special enough to make it worth a trip to San Antonio just to see the it? No, probab…
> remember all who died for your freedom there The Mexicans or the Texans?
The Texans were fighting for the slaveholding Republic of Texas, the Mexicans for a dictator.
Probably not your freedom specifically, but the vague concept.
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#10The engineering is fascinating. The river walk itself is hardly worth the trip.
It’s a pleasant spot. Texas is dry and hot as a rule, but the river walk is a level below the city, right at the water’s edge, with trees providing ample shade for the whole length. If you are visiting San Antonio you will definitely want to eat lunch there so that you can be in the shade during the hottest part of the day. But is it special enough to make it worth a trip to San Antonio just to see the it? No, probab…
Not a bad comment until BAM! The Alamo is such a lackluster disappointing building. It's tiny. Even if you know it is small, it is still impressive in how small it really is. It is the exact opposite of knowing how big the Grand Canyon is but still being amazed at its size when you visit in person. It's also a total let down in that no bicycles were found there.