Beauty

I have seen the most beautiful river in the world and wish it could be that way here too. This was an unprotected and unheard of place to most and I don’t know about it’s current condition. I tell you this because it is what some rivers in the US could be like and probably used to be like. It was off the road somewhere in Mexico and we sought refuge there from the heat. The river was shallow in areas and above our heads in others. The stones were all different sizes and well rounded, mostly limestone I’m guessing. The water was seafoam in color and crystal clear. There were tiny rapids, as the river was only ten feet wide. We played for hours in the fast current and deep pool next to a large bolder. The bottom was clean of any residue, making the round rocks and pebbles look blue too. It was like The Blue Lagoon. No swimming pool could compare to the natural beauty we were surrounded and immersed in. Texas boasts the cleanest river in the US someplace in the east sector around New Braunfels and it’s a great tourist attraction with lots to do. Protected rivers are alot of work, but the benefits are huge for states, wildlife and their habitats. That’s because, to keep a river healthy, the watershed feeding it must also be protected. Nothing awakens your senses and makes you feel good all over like clean water.