There were huge barges that take tourists for a ride on the river. Also, mini helicopters taking tours over the river. It is beyond me why anyone would want to do that. We even saw a person in a kayak (did I spell that right??). Yes, a kayaker was making his way across that huge river! He had to be nuts!
First stop, the St. Louis Gateway Arch. It was a spectacular sight. It was right on the river front. We carried the stroller up all those steps you see behind Mary. We really got a workout.
Here we are standing in front of the arch, close up. We sat in line for about 15 minutes, (and it was a mile long) before we realized we would be there in line for at least an hour, and the tickets to ride up to the top of the arch in the elevator were $10 for adults and "less" for kids. We decided to head out to the zoo (cheapskates).
Little Rusty LOVED the train ride. It took us through the entire zoo. We rode it twice over because it was so fun. Throughout the whole ride Rusty kept shouting "Weeeeeeeeeeeee!"
We were so hot. It was a hot and muggy day, but we knew it was now or never because I'm going to be in school soon.
There was a lot of fun things to do there at the zoo.
And, of course there were animals. Here is a hippo we saw swimming in a pool.
Jr. took this picture. He's eating a frozen yogurt.
Isaac took this photo. It looks like something out of a magazine!
Even Dad rode on the carrousel!
What the heck is this creature? Crazy lookin.
We had a long day in the sun, but we had fun TOGETHER, which is what family vacations are all about. I love my family!
