Admiring Bridges
When I was a kid in the early 1970s we went to visit my grandparents a few times a year. We had to cross a lake–the terrifyingly wide Lake Ray Hubbard near Dallas, Texas. I was always afraid that we would run off the bridge, crash into the lake and drown. This was before seat belt laws were all the rage and I would sometimes huddle in the floor of the car until we were safely across. Bridges and I were not good friends.
I had to get over that when I was 18 and moved to Merritt Island, Florida. It is not a true island but still required the crossing of the Banana River on a high humpbacked bridge. Now I live near the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. I might as well like them.
Today when we travel I love to take pictures of beautiful bridges. I’m still no fan of plain old concrete. Girders are my thing. This week we made a quick trip to Kentucky. These are my souvenirs.
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Neat pictures. Were these taken while you were in the car moving? I love bridges. Strangely enough I even like travelling through tunnels. I must admit I’m always glad to see the “light at the end of the tunnel”. It appears that you find the positive and beauty in all things. Thanks for sharing.
Yep, full speed ahead. Of course, Rich is driving while I take pics. It’s how I keep from throwing myself out of the car on long trips.
I love your bridge pictures. Have you ever crossed the bridge into Alton? It’s my favorite.
Debbie
I will have to cross that bridge when I come to it for sure. Louisville, Kentucky has a wonderful selection of bridges all near each other, but it’s hard to shoot pics while interpreting Ms. Garmin for the driver.