Category Archives: Missouri

We’d hoped to have a couple hours to wander about the historic downtown of St. Charles. But by the time we got there, it was 11:00, and we were supposed to meet my brother-in-law, nephew and daughter at the St. … Continue reading →

During the Civil War, the Union constructed a series of forts around Cape Girardeau. Only one of them, Fort D, remains. It’s located in a ratty neighborhood, and we were hesitant to get out of the car. The earth mounds … Continue reading →

  The red chair entered its third state at 3:55 pm on June 12, 2010. The sun angle was lousy for a photograph, but it was either this or drive to the other side of the state. The Mississippi River … Continue reading →

I returned to the Lounge Car as we crossed the Missouri River. I grabbed the first available seat at one of the tables and took a few shots. After we crossed the river, I moved up to a lounge chair … Continue reading →