This is my favorite picture of the arch,
taken as we were leaving the park.
First Stop: The Pumpkin Patch where
my Aunt was 'working'...and freezing! Brrrrrr!!
taken as we were leaving the park.
First Stop: The Pumpkin Patch wheremy Aunt was 'working'...and freezing! Brrrrrr!!
A family portrait:
My Aunt Carol, Cousin Ted & wife Christy
daughter Jordan (front row center) and
German exchange student Miriam!
Christy, Ted and their son Jeffrey
My first actual glimpse of the Arch
...so excited to get closer!
Here I am awaiting the arrival of Pod #5
so that we can board and go to the top!
There are 8 Pods on each side and each carry a
total of 5 people = 40 people go up per side
every half hour or so.
Us inside the pod...yes...a little blurry-eyed!
The other 2 people in the pod (besides J & me & my Cousin)
were, get this...from RENTON!!!
What are the chances?!?!
The ride was a bit jostling...
the pod adjusts to the gradual curvature
of the Arch.
daughter Jordan (front row center) and
German exchange student Miriam!
Christy, Ted and their son Jeffrey
My first actual glimpse of the Arch
...so excited to get closer!
Here I am awaiting the arrival of Pod #5
so that we can board and go to the top!
There are 8 Pods on each side and each carry a
total of 5 people = 40 people go up per side
every half hour or so.
Here is the inside of the Pod...I know...
it looks like a toilet!
There are 5 seats: 2 on each side and
one at the end...very close quarters!
You would probably not want to be claustrophobic at this point!
it looks like a toilet!
There are 5 seats: 2 on each side and
one at the end...very close quarters!
You would probably not want to be claustrophobic at this point!
Us inside the pod...yes...a little blurry-eyed!The other 2 people in the pod (besides J & me & my Cousin)
were, get this...from RENTON!!!
What are the chances?!?!
The ride was a bit jostling...the pod adjusts to the gradual curvature
of the Arch.
The St. Louis Statehouse
I love this one with the shadow of
the Arch on the grounds below...
John & I enjoy some
lofty views!
Famous Eads Bridge
View looking straight down 630 feet at
the steps leading up to the Arch.
The Mighty Mississippi
We watched a fascinating movie about
the Lewis & Clark Expedition
that began in St. Louis
I love this one with the shadow of
the Arch on the grounds below...
John & I enjoy some
lofty views!
Famous Eads Bridge
View looking straight down 630 feet at
the steps leading up to the Arch.
The Mighty Mississippi
We watched a fascinating movie about
the Lewis & Clark Expedition
that began in St. Louis
in 1803!
John watched a presentation on
how the Arch was constructed.
The day could not have been more beautiful!
You can see the tiny observation windows
John watched a presentation on
how the Arch was constructed.
The day could not have been more beautiful!
You can see the tiny observation windows
at the very top of the Arch.
Goes without saying...
My Aunt got very excited when my Cousin mentioned
'Ted Drewes' for a snack...
Goes without saying...
My Aunt got very excited when my Cousin mentioned
'Ted Drewes' for a snack...
we were amazed at the combinations available
for their 'Concretes' treats!
I had cherry/marshmallow/Heath bar!
YUMMY!
The Webster Hills United Methodist Church sanctuary.
And after church, back to the pumpkin patch!
We had a wonderful visit in St. Louis!!!
Next time we'll have to try
the deep fried ravioli!!
for their 'Concretes' treats!
I had cherry/marshmallow/Heath bar!
YUMMY!
The Webster Hills United Methodist Church sanctuary.
And after church, back to the pumpkin patch!
We had a wonderful visit in St. Louis!!!Next time we'll have to try
the deep fried ravioli!!
5 comments:
Beautiful! I am curious to know how you get up to the top of the arch?
I have added 3 pix of the Pod portion of the adventure! I tried to load a short video, but it didn't work...will try again later.
Yea! Thank you! Now I have a visual.
Me again! There is a Lewis and Clark movie playing at the IMAX! Woudn't that be fun to go to!?
I was talking to my friend/neighbor Lisa (who is from STL) about your trip, and that you went to some frozen yogurt place Ted something - and she goes "Ted Drews frozen custard? It's the best! You have to try it if you ever go to STL" Ha ha! :)
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