Riverwalk Magic...

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

                This was by far the craziest adventure I have gone on yet in terms of walking journals! So yesterday, Andrea and I decided that after a scrumptious Taco Tuesday snack we would take the Spirit to the downtown area.

At first, there weren’t that many questionable people. There were the elderly and college students. But as the stops went on further through downtown, the commuters became increasingly sketchy. There were people that made my gut feeling go into full force.

When we got off the Spirit, I wasn’t sure how to feel. On one hand there was a sight full of stunning architecture, but on the other hand there were men who walked the streets menacingly with their high pitched hyena laughs that traveled. However, the indescribable feeling I was experiencing stole my attention once more. Andrea and I went past the assortment of restaurants and local hangout spots.

Then, I saw it. I was even more breath-taken by what laid before my eyes. We were at the riverwalk around sunset, and I had never been there before. It was one of those moments that felt so surreal. One of those moments that only exists in your dream world. I was at a standstill. I saw the awe inspiring architectural designs that encompassed the mood of the river—warm and inviting. I understand it is very cold outside (I am definitely a Las Vegas girl) but still the water was echoing that of adventure as it glistened ever so tenderly as it flowed from West to East.

From time to time, I noticed the few details that made the riverwalk a part of reality—the graffiti under the bridge and the homeless wanderers. Yet, the beauty of it all was still present.

As a taxpayer, I always feel as if millions upon trillions of dollars are wasted on useless causes each year. It is very frustrating. But when I see shabby downtown areas made over into a mesmerizing scene I feel as if my taxes have gone to something that betters a city as well as the spirit of the people. I’ve always greatly appreciated that the United States is a place of vast landscapes that captivate the imagination and heart of all that experience its nature. With that, the riverwalk is an amazing spectacle that brings life to the Truckee River as it merrily serves the people of Reno and neighboring towns.