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Texas

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Various trips to San Antonio, with some daytrips to the nearby hill country. Things are BIG in the Lone Star State.
American & Mexican Flags

American & Mexican Flags

18 Apr 2010 161
Opening procession of the charreada (Mexican rodeo) at Rancho del Charro. See where this picture was taken. [?]
3 Women Riders

3 Women Riders

18 Apr 2010 136
The women wear traditional costumes called Adelita dresses. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Riders

Riders

18 Apr 2010 143
The women in brown and blue dresses were the younger, less experienced team. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Cala de Caballo

Cala de Caballo

18 Apr 2010 147
One of the men's events (reining). The charros ride very fast down a lane and into the arena. Then, they rein the horse, stopping in the middle of the arena, and pivot around one of the horse's back feet. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Sidesaddle

Sidesaddle

18 Apr 2010 133
Most of the women, except the very youngest girls, ride sidesaddle. You can see her boot sticking out from under her dress on the left. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Escaramuza

Escaramuza

18 Apr 2010 143
This is the more experienced women's team. They compete in teams of eight and do precision riding. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Little Charros

Little Charros

18 Apr 2010 152
Another one with iffy focus but great faces. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Little Cowboy

Little Cowboy

18 Apr 2010 149
The focus isn't great, but I love this kid's face. He stood by the railing, all by himself, watching the charreada. I think maybe his mom and/or dad were riders. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Saddles

Saddles

18 Apr 2010 152
One of the vendor booths at the charreada. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Viva Fiesta

Viva Fiesta

18 Apr 2010 143
This is the last photo of papel picado. Really. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Rancho del Charro

Rancho del Charro

18 Apr 2010 148
The charreada (Mexican rodeo) was held at Rancho del Charro. All the San Antonio pix from here forward were taken on Molly's camera. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Mosaic Mural 1

Mosaic Mural 1

19 Apr 2010 119
Along the Museum Reach section of the River Walk. This is near El Tropicano Hotel. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Mosaic Mural 2

Mosaic Mural 2

19 Apr 2010 131
Along the Museum Reach section of the River Walk. This is near El Tropicano Hotel. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Mosaic Mural 3

Mosaic Mural 3

19 Apr 2010 135
Along the Museum Reach section of the River Walk. This is near El Tropicano Hotel. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Mosaic Mural 4

Mosaic Mural 4

19 Apr 2010 116
Along the Museum Reach section of the River Walk. This is near El Tropicano Hotel. See where this picture was taken. [?]
José Antonio Navarro

José Antonio Navarro

19 Apr 2010 142
Along the River Walk. He was a leader of the Texas Revolution. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jose_Antonio_Navarro See where this picture was taken. [?]
Mosaic Alamo

Mosaic Alamo

19 Apr 2010 109
The focus on this is crap, but I like the mosaic anyway. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Faux Bois

Faux Bois

19 Apr 2010 151
Literally, "false wood." It's made from concrete by Carlos Cortéz Tallér Studio. See where this picture was taken. [?]
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