Sunday, April 16 – After our Easter meal and some relaxing, we all joined in for an evening/early night stroll along the Buffalo Bayou Sesquicentennial Park, a river walk flowing through downtown.
We also checked out the Aquarium area, the Theater District, and the Seven Wonders.
Lots of colorful carriage rides.
In Buffalo Bayou's Sesquicentennial Park are the seven 70’ tall pillars “Seven Wonders.” The columns highlight Houston's history through the themes of agriculture, energy, manufacturing, medicine, philanthropy, technology and transportation. Each column is constructed of 150 individual children's drawings, etched in stainless steel plate. Each column has a 30-foot high brick base.
What looks like lace from a distance is actually laser-cut steel. To honor the park's concept, Chin, the artist, asked schoolchildren born in 1986, Houston's sesquicentennial year, to submit drawings depicting each of the seven themes: agriculture, energy, manufacturing, medicine, philanthropy, technology and transportation.
Selecting 150 for each pillar, he and artists Rachael Splinter and Helen Nagge translated each drawing into a computer image, which was then cut into stainless steel. Our photos just don’t do it justice. You need to see these for yourself.
All seven of the columns.
Not a bad “urban hike” for one day!
After four long days of driving, we have arrived back in Canton, Ohio. Stay tuned for the drama of our drive to Ohio.
Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see y’all back real soon. Have a great day!
Nice urban hike around Houston, and interesting sights to see.
ReplyDeleteSounds like you had an eventful drive back to Canton, waiting to hear about it.
We always enjoy reading blogs that are about sights to see along our way. We have been in the Houston area a number of times, but haven't taken the time to learn about the city. Now we have some things to lookup and enjoy there. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteIt's too early to be in Ohio with the cold and rain. Brrrr.
We are sitting at the Dreamcatcher Escapee park in Deming, NM waiting out a very strong wind event. Gusts up to 50 mph with sustained winds 30+ mph. We are getting the wind from the west and we are facing east so it isn't that bad. Calling for dust and possibly closing down I-10.
Have fun out there.
A lovely end to a lovely family weekend! Drama driving home? Say it isn't so!!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having the kids do the drawings for the towers.
ReplyDeleteYou guys sure had a wonderful Easter with family!! You really ended your stay in Houston with a spectacular walk!! I'm so glad you all are home safe and sound. Can't wait to hear what happened.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great urban hike! So many beautiful places. Love the photo of the kids in front of the fall:) The columns sound awesome. I love the idea of using children's drawings. Something I would love to see in person some day. Keeper family photo at the end:)
ReplyDeleteA great winter for sure. Now is the time to get ready for your new adventures in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed Easter in Huston and got to further explore the area.
ReplyDeleteHope the events heading Home weren't a problem. Waiting to read about it.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.