Stream: social
Topic: WGM San Antonio participants: Hiking/Walking, anyone?
Simone Heckmann (Jan 02 2017 at 11:39):
This is totally FHIR unrelated (unless you have a FHIR enabled step counting App),
but I don't know of any other channel to reach out to the San Antonio WGM particpants:
During WGMs I try to get a break from sitting around tables all day by taking occational quick walks/hikes in the mornings/evenings/lunch hours. I am currently planning ahead to see what's reasonably possible within distance to the venue and with the available time/daylight.
I was wondering if there are other people interested in such activities. If so, I might consider posting the planned tours with meeting times somewhere at the WGM bulletin boards.
Just show me a hand, if anyone thinks this is a good idea.
See you in San Antonio!
Grahame Grieve (Jan 02 2017 at 17:00):
Riverwalk....
John Moehrke (Jan 02 2017 at 17:22):
Yes. I encourage people to view the wider river-walk that goes for many miles http://www.sanantonioriver.org/images/SARIP-map/SARIP%20Full%20Map-web1.pdf
diego kaminker (Jan 02 2017 at 20:29):
I am in for walking. Let me know. Riverwalk is wonderful and is almost continuous, not big obstacles or detours
Simone Heckmann (Jan 03 2017 at 10:09):
This one also has some good walks: http://meetings.visitsanantonio.com/VisitSanAntonio-Meetings/media/Meetings/PDF-Docs/Runs-Walksl_Downtown_Routes_2011.pdf
Simone Heckmann (Jan 03 2017 at 10:11):
Problem is: Theres not much daylight left in the evening: Sun sets at 5:45
Not sure how the lighting is at the riverwalk and in the parks. I should bring my headlamp :)
Simone Heckmann (Jan 03 2017 at 10:16):
This looks like it's worth a visit: http://saparksfoundation.org/japanese-tea-garden/
It's free but closing at dusk.
One for the lunch break I guess. Share a cab to get there and then take the 1h walk along the river back to the hotel, maybe?
Tight schedule...
Peter Jordan (Jan 04 2017 at 02:36):
I'm also keen to do plenty of walking in San Antonio, to keep my new Fitbit happy!
Simone Heckmann (Jan 04 2017 at 13:21):
Wow. I almost fell for the pittoresque name "Apache Creek Trail".
Thank God for Google Street View.
Simone Heckmann (Jan 04 2017 at 13:22):
Simone Heckmann (Jan 04 2017 at 13:39):
Anyway, I think I've found some nice places to go. Riverwalk in either direction is always a good choice for lunch break. But there's also some great destinations that require a bit more time and maybe some cab/bus rides, like Brackenridge Park Wilderness Loop, Mission Trail, Elmendorf Lake Park. I guess these are better suited for the evenings, so we don't have to run, to make it back to the Hotel in time. All we have to fear then is darkness ;-)
Yunwei Wang (Jan 04 2017 at 14:41):
If you have extra 2-3 days, I would suggest Big Bend National Park. It is about 5-6 hours drive from San Antonio.
Yunwei Wang (Jan 04 2017 at 14:41):
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/index.htm
Yunwei Wang (Jan 04 2017 at 14:43):
For non US citizens, please bring your passport and visa. There are boarder controls around the park.
Rien Wertheim (Jan 05 2017 at 09:50):
Good idead @Simone Heckmann! I'm in for a walk.
Simone Heckmann (Jan 05 2017 at 12:43):
@Yunwei Wang I wish. But unfortunately not.
But if we decide by the end of San Antonio, that this is a thing, we might make plans for a full day hike following the WGM in Madrid!?
@Rien Wertheim Great! I'm looking forward to seeing you!
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