New Territory/ Gateway to the West

Mary and Lou arrived Thursday, September 22. Dinner with kids at the campground. Then discovery of Rose Island resort which is part of our SP or it should be said discovering of the remnants of its past glory and fun with its archway entrance, filled in pool, dance hall we had to imagine- cottages spaces along the Ohio River. This resort invited families for a fun day of picnic, dancing, swimming and rides. Nature took it all back. To reach the island, a steep hill, a refurbished suspended bridge. Easy going down, bit harder walking up (not much easier walking backward (see pictures).

Then in the morning got on the road ready to investigate New Territories we have mapped out during the year. Passed Central Time Zone; passed Larry Bird's birthplace, French Lick; past Seneca Reservation.

Drove through St Louis with its Arch symbol of Gateway to the West designed and built to Jefferson's vision: living memorial to his vision of greater opportunities for "men" of all races and creeds.

got hot the day before Mary and Lou arrived

This section of our trip took us through hilly grounds, corn fields, some vineyards, flat land and big wooded areas. 

last full day with the grandchildren

                                                    Mary and Lou arrive at the SP

              Setting camp:  Mary pushed up on the truck bed by 2 gentlemen.

                                                                A little friend came to visit

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Sorry Carrie but.... your sourdough bread was wonderful

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                                                    Bush Stadium in St Louis

    Gateway to the West in St Louis 

Stay tune to our next adventures: A difficult to reach campground on The Grand Lake and a visit to Har-Ber, a pioneer village.