Downtown St. Louis
The big arch! Neat eh?
Last night was our big night on the town. We spent a total of $22. $10 went towards parking. $12 went towards one full sized portion of pasta that would be inhuman for one person to eat alone. It turns out our St.Louis night coincided with game night at Busch Stadium – the Cardinals versus the Florida Marlins and we accidently drove right into the midst of pre-game traffic. Needless to say, we were the only ones not wearing red t-shirts and also the only people walking away from the stadium rather than towards it.
The lights, the flag, the round flying object.... ahh, American baseball!
Downtown was dead. The arch, however, had a spattering of tourists pointing and shooting at it and only one romantic couple kissing underneath – this definitely ain’t no Paris, or else people would be making out left and right, monument or not.
The Arch's Underbelly
Laclede’s Landing – one of those unavoidable tourist areas. It’s a small area down the by the river, basically a collection of restored brick buildings now housing overpriced breweries and pubs. Streets are cobblestoned for a block or two; horse and carriage rides meander slowly past the business folks drinking Coronas on the sidewalks.
After eating far too much linguini the blue bar blues began. First, there was an 18 year old singing out of tune. Then, the bar across the street was waiting for the 18 year old to finish so he could come play at their place. Thirdly, an empty outdoor patio with no band where there was supposed to be one. So we drove across town… a jam with no jammers. Then our final stop: a den of silent peering gamblers adorned by one lady-of-the-night staring at us like we had fresh landed from the moon. A delicate exit ensued.
Old arch and old courthouse
Along the way back to the motel, we happened to find one of Keith Richards’ illegitimate children and brought her back with us. Now we have to find a way to get rid of her…
Keith Richards' illegitimate daughter invaded our motel room
In answer to your query posted on 09/15/09, as to what the gold-in-color, dome-ular shaped industrial structure might be, I submit for your consideration, that I believe it to be, what is commonly known and referred to as, a “dome”…Next question?…Sorry, just a little humor…a’hem…very little, anyways…it IS a dome, used for storing “massive” quantities of various types of bulk products (via making huge piles inside through the utilization of a conveyor system). As for what specifically is contained within the confines of this particular golden dome, it is with profound regret that I must confess…I cannot say. (FYI…Notice, if you will, the angled protrusions (conveyors) on the right side of the dome, and the bulk railcars in the foreground)
Well then, It was great meeting you two and I enjoyed conversing at the gigs! Leah, way to bend them ‘Gi-tar strangs’ and belt da blues, the performance and music were great! Good luck with the tour! Monika, the sporadic bouts of skillful photography were something to behold! Thanks for making Mpls/St Paul part of your tour! Stop again when you can’t stay so long! NO! Kidding! You gals are a couple of swell eggs, you’re always welcome here!
Aahhh…say?…wat-da-hec is a “monkey-owl” anywaze?! See what happn’s when a cup’la Canadian wimmens git loose in the States! Lord hep-us-awll!
Alright you two ‘Thelma and Louises’, keep the Faith and have a good ride, keep the shiny side up & the rubber side down! 10-4!
Until next time,…Doinker, Doinker, Doinker, and “nut sauce” for all!
P.S. sniff sniff, Do you smell cat piss?!