In late March, James and I took a little weekend getaway to St. Louis - without the kids. It was the first time in almost seven years we'd had that much time to ourselves! We saw a lot of sights (taking time to READ things and smell the flowers and converse with each other without being interrupted) and packed a lot of fun into just a few days. It was sunny the first day, rainy the second, and snowed the morning we left town. Here are pictures from some of the highlights.
Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis - It's hard to believe something as grand as this is right in middle America!
St. Louis Zoo
This peacock put on a show for us - twice. Well, once was really for his girlfriend.
It was fun to watch the sea lions catch their lunch as it flew through the air.
Hippos in the pool were getting cleaned by the fish.
The lush aviary had a very Indian atmosphere.
Missouri Botanical Gardens
Art Museum
- Amazing, inside and out! James especially loved the Medieval armor display and the Santos. I liked the stained glass and woodwork. Missouri Botanical Gardens
- One of the best in the nation. Beautiful, even in March!
Inside the biosphere.
Looking down at the maze.
Looking up at the balcony.
Impressive and expansive Japanese gardens.
City Museum
- One of the coolest, most eclectic places anywhere!
We both went down this multi-story slide while live music played on the pipe organ below. It was awesome!
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