On the Road to Colorado: Day Three

Today we made our way across Missouri to Kansas City.

We spent a few hours at the Kansas City Zoo.

They had a 50% discount for military. Way to go KC! So we were able to take the trams, Africa sky safari, train, and ride the carrousel.

You could walk right up to these kangaroos!

You are never to old to ride the carrousel.

We were able to feed the Lorikeets.  They gave us little cups to put in our hands and they filled it with nectar.  The birds landed on our arms and drank the nectar. This was a real fun thing to do.  You had a real close up look at the birds.

The Sky Safari was a ski lift that took you over the Africa area. We saw all sorts of animals below.

 Then we headed out for dinner at Oklahoma Joe’s BBQ.  It was rated the #1 BBQ place in KC.   It was the best BBQ pork and brisket I have ever eaten.  It melted in your mouth.  YUMMY. 

We gave it two thumbs up. 

Next, roadside attactions on I70.

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On the Road to Colorado: Day Two

Today we drove through Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, and finally landed in St. Louis, Missouri.

We made our way downtown. The St. Louis Cardinals were playing, so it was a sea of red. The fountain was even dyed red for the occasion.

We arrived at the Gateway Arch.  Matthew walked around taking pictures from all different angles.  Then we went down under the arch to the Museum of Westward Expansion.  We learn how the early settlers came across America and basically took over the Native Americans land.  Sorry about that.  They had interesting displays to look at and read.

Next we got our tickets to ride the tram up to the top of the arch. I was bit nervous about this part of the trip. They stuff you in a tiny five seat capsule for a four minute

ride to the top.

When you get to the top you can see all of downtown St. Louis and the Mississippi River. We learned the arch is 630 ft. high and is 630 ft wide at the base. They built in triangular pieces from each side. If they were off by even 1/64 of millimeter the top wouldn’t have matched up. It was quite a feat to build this arch.

After eating dinner we headed to Crown Candy Kitchen.  It was feature on Food Network so I thought it would be a fun spot to go for dessert.  I had a yummy hot fudge Sunday and Matthew had a chocolate shake.  It was a cute place.

Next stop Kansas City for some BBQ.

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