Friday, March 27, 2009

Gateway Arch

On Sunday we decided to take advantage of the somewhat clear day and check out the Arch because the weather was not supposed to be very good for the rest of our time there. We did not realize what a long walk it was to the arch but it was very neat to see the city that way. Once we got to the arch we had to wait a little while before embarking on our journey. We got to the area where we had to take the ride to the top of the arch and wow was I surprised by the small area we had to get in to. It was this white little car that had 5 chairs in it and was super claustrophobic.
Tim in the "car" on the way up

Josiah & I in the "car" on the way up

This is what we had to ride in

Josiah was a little whiny when we first went in there but luckily quieted down on the four minute ride that went at speeds of up to 40 mph. It was very cool to see all of the buildings while at the top of the arch. We were able to see Busch Stadium, The Old Courthouse, The Mississippi River and many other buildings.
All of us at the top of the arch

Josiah sitting at the top of the arch

A view of Busch Stadium from the top

Josiah & I in front of the arch

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