Spray Paint Cans and Graffiti

It's supposed to rain later today so I had an early morning walk over to Nicollet Island and the Heritage Trail loop.  According to my new (used) book on Mississippi River bridges, this bridge was built in 1893 by Great Northern Railroad.  It spans the east river channel between the Island and 2nd Avenue.

There's a lot of graffiti parties going on down there.  I talked with a woman walking her dog who said that the city used to do a better job of getting rid of it.  The good part about this spot is you can't really see it unless you walk down there.  I don't need it cleaned up.  I just wish there were better artists working this area. Most of the graffiti in the area is "tagging" and while I admire some color combinations, I can't say that I find it that interesting.

Under the bridge, I found this giant skull.  I reminds me of things I've seen in Mexico.

On the other side of the channel is a rat riding a skateboard. Or is that an opposum?  I give it an A for effort in terms of just getting down there.

That storm drain over there looks like it's got some interesting stuff inside.

Back home to downtown.