Last week-end was Memorial day
Nathan and I took advantage of the long week-end to explore
our new state {Missouri}
Friday night
We kicked off the week-end
with a BBQ in the park with our friends
{Josh and Lauren}
BBQ, especially outdoor BBQ, is very popular in Kansas city.
There are coal barbecues throughout a nearby park for public use.
We felt 'oh SO Kansas city...'
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| Lauren, Nathan, Josh |
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| We're cooking! |
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| Picnic extravaganza! |
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| Josh, Nathan and Angela |
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| Josh and Lauren |
Early Saturday
Nathan and I hit the road
We found the small town of Rocheport, MO and the Katy Trail
This town is a cyclist dream.
The Katy trail is a 'rails to trails' project.
It is an old railroad turned into a beautiful biking trail,
spanning almost across the state of Missouri.
We rented bikes
and spent the day cycling the trail, enjoying the scenic views of the Missouri river.
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| Yeah Bikes! |
Along the trail there are many quant places to stop, including wineries...
Who knew there was wine country in Missouri?!
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| Les Bourgeois winery |
After 6 hours of biking we enjoyed a much needed rest and lunch
at Les Bourgeois winery
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| The Missouri River |
After a late lunch we headed to Jefferson city.
Jefferson city is a very small capital of Missouri.
We stayed at the Cliff Manor Inn.
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| Cliff Manor Inn Built in 1866 |
Although the city is quiet and small
it is very pretty and historic.
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| Sunrise from our room. |
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| The Capital Building, Jefferson city & Missouri river. |
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| The Capital Building |
rail road history.
Monday we explored more of St. Louis
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| Lewis and Clark Monument |
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| The first explores to 'officially' document and explore across America. |
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| Now that's a Door! |
After a morning meandering in Jefferson city
we headed onto St.Louis
First stop:
A St. Louis Cardinals Baseball game!
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| Take me out to a ball game! |
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| Play ball! |
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| Nathan and Angela in Busch Stadium, St.Louis |
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| View from our hotel. |
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| Our friends in St.Louis: Devon, Joel, Steve, and Nathan. |
and joined our friends at the St. Louis City museum.
The city museum is an unique place, in many ways it is more like a jungle gym!
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| Hamster wheel... I have a whole new respect for hamsters! |
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| A maze of tunnels, passages, and slides, etc... |
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| Nathan making his way through a tunnel! |
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| Angela, Nathan, Joel, and Steve at City Museum |
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| Ferris wheel love! |
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| *arch* |
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| Angela and Nathan at the arch |
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| The Great Mississippi river |
After a full day in St.Louis we started the 4 hour {ish} drive back to Kansas city.
On our way we explored more of Missouri's wine country.
There are So many wineries!
We found this beautiful winery on a hill,
enjoyed some wine tasting, entertainment, and supper.
Cheers to a wonderful tour of Missouri.
