9-19-16 Anniversary in St Louis

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Just catching up we had no internet for a a week as we cruised the river.  Watch for more to come.

We are still based out of Afton Marina in Illinois, which is a short way from St. Louis. The 19th was our 35th Anniversary.  Scott teased me that he is giving me a cruise for our anniversary.  He’s my funny guy.  We took the rental car in, first to Anheuser Busch for their free tour.  What an amazing place. It is at least as big as a city block if not more.  Much of the older buildings are still intact and still have the nostalgic architecture.

Anheuser-Busch buildings were very ornate.
Anheuser-Busch buildings were very ornate.
This is the horse barn for the Clydesdales.
This is the horse barn for the Clydesdales.
More cool architecture.
More cool architecture.

We saw the Clydesdales and the barn. Of course my favorite part;)

Two were getting their feet scrubbed. They use the gallon size bottle of blue shampoo for those big feet.
Two were getting their feet scrubbed. They use the gallon size bottle of blue shampoo for those big feet.
Each horse has a custom harness made for them. Man and I thought our horse tack was expensive. We probably couldn't afford the cases they kept each one in.
Each horse has a custom harness made for them. Man and I thought our horse tack was expensive. We probably couldn’t afford the cases they kept each one in.

We saw all  the brewing, some areas steaming hot others nice and cold.

Four of these tanks make over a million servings of beer.
Four of these tanks make over a million servings of beer.

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Half way through we were given either a Bud or Bud light 4-ounce taster while we watched a video on brew making.  At the end of the tour we were given a wooden token to exchange for a full size beer. All this was free including the parking.  It was Octoberfest while we were there so there was a pipe and drum band and a very festive German feel.  We of course had to have a brat for lunch. (That we paid for)

Next we went to the Arch.  What an amazing feat of architecture. img_0148 We got to go all the way to the top and look out.

5 people squashed into this pod to take us to the top. You could not be claustrophobic.
5 people squashed into this pod to take us to the top. You could not be claustrophobic.

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Our view from the top of the arch. Amazing
Our view from the top of the arch. Amazing

We ran into another group of Loopers.  We are everywhere.  The next day we actually took our boat passed the Arch, which was really neat.

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By the time we got out of the Arch it was too late to do our plan to go back to the boat, shower, and go to dinner.  We didn’t have lunch until 2:30 so we were not that hungry.  Marcelo (Mallory’s boyfriend) suggested we go to the 360 bar.

Sunset at the 360 Bar.
Sunset at the 360 Bar.

It is on the top floor of the Hilton. It was a really happening place. They had amazing small plates so that was dinner.

It was a really great way to celebrate our Anniversary.

2 thoughts on “9-19-16 Anniversary in St Louis”

    1. Thanks Teri,
      We had a great day on our Anniversary, but lets face it everyday is a great day living on a boat. I can at least say that now. Ask me if I feel the same in 3 months 🙂 Anything new with you guys?

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