Day 1 and 2.

Friday evening after work I began my last flight of the bumblebee in an effort to get the house ready for guests. Needles was on her way home from work with the fixins for Tacos. Around 6:30pm Rudy and the bunch showed up followed by Cyncial and Ragged just a few minutes later. We all filled our bellies with supper and conversed with each other until late in the evening. After Rudy and bunch headed home we sat and talked until our eye lids got very heavy and decided to call it a night. The next morning was officially our first day of Vacation. We rolled out at 9:00am and arrived in St. Louis around 12:30pm and walked down the Boulevard to the Arch and stood in line for security in the very cool windy weather. After emptying our pockets and walking through a metal detector we entered the museum. Just after entering we stood in line to do something I have wanting to do for along time. I went to the top! The ride was interested and the view at the top was amazing because the weather had improved while we were in the museum and waiting for our time to go. We then decided to grab a bite to eat at Laclede's Landing, Hannegan's Restaurant and Pub, their Chipotle Cheese Dip was amazing and their burgers were perfect. It was time to head out of St.Louis and try to find a room on the other side of town due to the fact that the Cards and the Cubs were in town and rooms might be hard to come by. We decided to venture to on to Route 66 State Park otherwise known in a previous life as Times Beach. We walked around and found that most if not all of the trails were closed and the bathrooms were glorified outhouses. Not much to see or do so we headed down the road to our next destination. We rolled into Meramec State Park shortly after 5pm and after a few round abouts found the visitors center to see about a room. The scenic drive was very nice and our rooms to say the least were secluded, Crystal Lake secluded. After settling in with out no interwebs, beds as hard as a rock and our T.V. that got only 3 channels we had no choice but to enjoy the scenery and the it did not disappoint. The next morning we were on the road again minus one pillow and on to our next destination, Rolla, Mo. for Stone Henge the sequel. After a few photos we were in search for B'fast. Huddle House was just across the road so that's what we did. After eating way too much food we got on US 44 and on to our final destination Springfield, MO. We are now at the Walnut Bed & Breakfast and enjoyed the Art Festival being held just outside the front door. We walked up and down the street for a couple of hours looking at all the amazing artists work and the unique items for sale. Before long our feet and bodies needed a little rest so back to the B&B for a little rest and relaxation because that's what Vacations all about.
That's all for now folks.