Trip to Missouri

 

I burned my right hand badly the night before we were to leave.  I almost didn't go.  I was in severe pain.  No amount of Neosporin relieved the pain.  However, I was hoping the trip would take my mind off the pain.  I managed to bandage my hand before we left, but I didn't even bother taking my art supplies because I knew I would not be able to create anything.  Thankfully I have very understanding friends who didn't ask for much from me.  Of course, I couldn't drive one handed, either.

Here we are leaving Kansas.

I managed to get both signs in this one from the front passenger seat (where I sat the entire trip).

I was hoping to get good shots.

A really lousy photo of Missouri welcoming us to their state.

We saw a Farmer's Market sign and decided to stop. 

I bought a small jar of honey, tuna salad, pea salad, and some of the best homemade bread I've tasted in a long time.  

I also got a homemade brownie.  I gladly shared everything except the brownie and the honey which I didn't open till I got home.

After setting up the table, I turned to have a look around the park and river.

Everything was so green and lush.

The water was surprisingly rapid. 

The park was a fun and surprising find.

As we were leaving, we had to wait for three Canada geese to cross the road.

While we waited, one of the group decided we should head south to Silver Dollar City and a new exhibit we should see.

Also while we made up our minds, I snagged a rather poor shot of the playground area. 

By heading south instead of going to St. Louis,

we missed all the storms

and tornadoes that ravaged St. Louis.

I tried to smudge the faces as I took a photo of the museum my friend wanted to visit.  What she didn't know was tickets were sold in advance at 1/2 hour intervals.  There were no tickets available for the entire weekend.  All tickets had been sold weeks ago.  At least we got to see the exterior of the replica and the iceberg that sunk it.

Thanks for going to Missouri with me.  Now I'm off to rest both hands.  I'll be by to visit as much and as soon as my hand permits.  Thanks for understanding.