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 |
Jefferson city, like much of the mid-west, has a rich
rail road history.
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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. |
Monday we explored more of St. Louis
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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| *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.
