I have lived in San Antonio most of my life, and I love nothing more than to act as an unofficial tour guide to folks. This is one of the reasons I take so many pictures of the missions. But there is more to San Antonio than the missions and the riverwalk, as lovely as they are.
The following are the first few photos in my new series, My San Antonio.
The following are the first few photos in my new series, My San Antonio.
The Sunshine Factory
For years, I did not know what this building was, but every time I drive by it, I had to slow down and look hard. Something about this neglected building that claims Sunshine as its name (or product) calls to me. It turns out that this is the back of the Sunshine Cleaners. Works for me!
Mexican Manhattan
This restaurant on Solidad, about block away from the Bexar County Courthouse, is a popular lunch spot for people on a break from jury duty or from a downtown business. I've seen this sign since I was a child, and it seems to me that it has always looked just this run down.I understand that I am wrong, and the Mexican Manhattan was once fine dining. It's still a great place to get an enchilada plate!
Flying Fish
In 2010, San Antonio opened the Museum Reach of its famous Riverwalk.The new section goes north from downtown as far as the old Pearl brewery. Each bridge along the extension has an art instillation. This bridge, with its flying fishes is one of my favorites.
