St. Louis

We just got back from Saint Louis! Last week we decided we needed a little getaway. School is getting super busy for both of us, and we hadn't seen each other for a couple weeks. Steve decided he'd take me to Saint Louis!

Saturday morning, we got up real early and headed for Saint Louis. It was just a 3 hour drive (not bad considering how much we drive). When we got into the city, we headed straight to the zoo. Good news! Entry to the zoo is free...however, the parking and food isn't! It was so much fun walking around such a HUGE zoo.

This one's for Karwa! We knew you'd love this sleepy camel.

The monkies were pretty well behaved....except for this one who was picking his nose.

This is Alex. He was in the sea lion show. He was super talented.....did more tricks than we can do!

Look at the baby! He's only 6 months old.....I feel bad for that mom!

When we had almost seen everything, we saw a huge line by the penguins. We're so smart that we decided to get in the long line. Thank goodness we did! It was a 90+ degree day and the line was to get into the 45 degree penguin house. Ahhh, that was nice!

After we saw the entire zoo, we headed to our hotel. It was downtown near Union Station. It was super old and really neat. Unfortunately, it was a mile walk to the river and the arch. Of course, our cheap butts walked all the way there. We weren't able to go up to the top of the arch, but it was neat to be at the bottom. Steve got some really cool pictures!

After walking a mile to the arch, we decided it would be better, and worth the money, to take a carriage ride to see the rest of the riverfront. It was our first carriage ride together! We were sooo tired that I think we both enjoyed the rest more than we enjoyed the sights!
Now, we're home. Steve will be heading back to classes all week and I head back to the zoo that is my classroom. I have a new student this week that does not speak english...and I don't speak spanish.

In a week, I start fall break for a week. Thank goodness! Look for more posts then...when I have more time!