The Iron Rattler at Fiesta Texas lives up to its bite, with a 171 foot drop at 81 degrees, a top speed of 70 m.p.h., a zero g barrel roll, camel backs, and some really cool over banked turns. I have ridden many coasters and I must say the Iron Rattler makes me feel as if I am on a wild bull. If you are brave and love thrills, the Iron Rattler will meet your needs.
The 171 foot drop at 81 degrees
The Zero G Barrel Roll
One of the over-banked turns
Photos Copyright Albert Moyer, Jr. 2013
I was cruising down San Pedro Avenue in San Antonio,Texas, when I happened upon these cool wall murals. The people who painted these are not gangsters, or taggers, they are artists.
Cajun Dance – A Haiku
Two step and waltzing
Joyous laughter all around
Laissez bons temps rouler friends.
2013 Albert Moyer, Jr.
This haiku was inspired by a gig my band played for the Cajun French Music Association of San Antonio this past weekend. It was a joyous time with gumbo, cakes, beverages, and dancing.
With all the crazy news, I decided that I had to get away from it, and get to something that brings me more pleasure, which is posting photos. I took this at Seaworld San Antonio. I kind of wished I was swimming around with this fellow.
The Love of a Sea Lion
In San Antonio, Texas. there is a place that is so Japanese that you might think you are in Japan. It is Sunken Gardens Japanese Tea Garden located in Brackenridge Park. This park is also home to the San Antonio Zoo.
The park is quiet and lush with exotic vegetation and plants. There is a pavilion and beautiful waterfall within the gardens too. For more information check out http://www.saparksfoundation.org/japaneseteagarden.html
Here are some photos I took while touring the garden. I hope they inspire you to visit this wonderfully, beautiful place, and best yet, it is free.
This photo was taken by me at Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas.
I took this photo as the llama walked right up to my face. There was no zoom involved. This was taken at Natural Bridge Wildlife Park
This photo was taken at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. I really love the Gemsbok for it’s coloration pattern.
I took this Giraffe photo at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.
I took this photo while this white egret was eyeing the Koi goldfish at Sunken Gardens Park San Antonio.
Albert Moyer, Jr. 