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Visiting St. Louis
... we'll see... ;) I would have loved more time for us to spend in the Museum of Westward Expansion (which we visited after doing the tram ride to the top to take pictures), but we needed to move on to get to Kansas City at a reasonable time (and do our best to avoid rush hour). My favorite quote (as Amber had just watched a replica of an old-time silversmith talk to us) was "That was ...
Trip up the St. Louis Arch
... I convinced her, without much effort, that they would probably think that was creepy.
When we got to the arch we went down into the Expansion Museum that is underground beneath the arch and bought tickets to the top. We spent the next 45 minutes looking through the museum and gift shop waiting for our ride to the top.
When the time finally came for us to go to the tram loading area we headed to the south side of the arch and ...
Mini vacation!
We were in St. Louis again this weekend and somehow managed to book the Crowne Plaza for $50! Not only that but they gave us a room that the perfect view of the arch! We could see the whole thing and the park. It was beautiful!!! Our first night we just relaxed. On Saturday we slept in and found a diner near the zoo. I had a vegetable omelette and Jon had eggs with sausage gravy. The cofee was pretty good. For a diner in STL it wasnt bad..but we all know NJ has ...
A nice suprise
Before I got to St Louis I was hearing a few stories from other people who said that it might not be so safe there. There may be certain areas in St Louis like that but in Soulard where I stayed it couldn't have been nicer. It was a lovely neighbourhood with bars and restaurants and where you could walk at night and still feel very safe. I thouroughy enjoyed my time in St Louis.
Please check out my snaps :-)
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Taking all the advice I can get ...
... fall in love with these children and you will cry when you have to leave them. I am not a woman but if I were, I would leave my eye markup at home because you will be crying. I can’t wait to hear all your stories.
Connor did get a chance to talk to Rick's son, Caleb and asked him if he had any advise and Caleb said bring soy sauce ... I love that!
Ps. Thanks Rick for your words for widsom!
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