Thursday, July 26, 2012

Day 11-12 Combined (St. Louis)

 I can combine these two days because hopefully not much will happen on day 12 as it is a travel day. As someone on the trip said, “as long as the plane doesn’t crash, it’s been a great trip.” I am writing this from O’Hare International in Chicago, so we’re almost home.

Day 11 was busy but great. Our first stop was the St Louis Arch, or as it is properly called, “The Jefferson Expansion Project.” At 630 feet tall, it is the tallest tower type structure in North America. We took the tram like thing to the top, and had amazing views. Having said that, I was happy to get back down on the ground. As the theatres and museum parts were all underground, it reminded me a bit too much of the World Trade Centers pre- 9/11.  Near the arch we did a one hour Mississippi River boat cruise which was not a highlight, but was enjoyable. The entire riverfront area is beautiful and the heart of downtown St Louis except for…Busch Stadium, home of the Cardinals.
 The ball game was super. Fans around us were friendly, and as I’d heard, Cardinal fans do not stream to the food lines after each inning. When they are at the park to watch the game, that’s what they do. The end of the game marked the end of our baseball tour. We took a vote about extending the tour a couple more days. Seems like there were more of us who voted to stay, but here we are at the airport. Go figure.

Our drive to Chicago was quite nice. Acre after acre of dry corn and wheat fields are evidence of the draught that the Midwest is experiencing.  We arrived at the airport with plenty of time to spare, and await boarding, Starbucks in hand…

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