Well, on our way to Springfield, Missouri we made a couple of stops. First, we stopped in Louisville, Kentucky where we took in the zoo and stayed in the Galt House Hotel (apparently it is the official hotel of the Kentucky Derby). Despite the temptation, we refrained from drinking any Mint Juleps and continued toward Springfield stopping in St. Louis, Missouri where we stayed at an establishment much less enjoyable than the Galt House (for example...the first room we were given still had a guest in residence). Yet, the accomodations didn't dampen our adventurous spirit as we headed out to tackle the Gateway Arch. It had its ups and downs (please pardon the pun) but it was an enjoyable experience for each of us.
At the Louisville Zoo...playing in water
We thought this camel was hilarious
They were trying to spot the pygmy hippo...can you spot him?
At the hotel, exhausted already (and it was only day one)
Cate enjoying the A/C vent (while blocking the Muhammad Ali Building)
A cool faux-caboose at Union Station in St. Louis
A glimpse of the Arch
The Arch in traffic
Up Close
From underneath
The kids waiting to go up, up, up
Yep, that's the doorway into our egg-shaped elevator
The Eads Bridge and the Mississippi River (a little flooded)
The kids enjoying the view
Go Cards!
Jonah admiring the Courthouse
Cate...in descent
Eve...in descent
Jonah...in descent
Cathy and the kids working on their grips
It was such a nice day
The kids and the South Leg of the Arch
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