St. Louis, Day 3

Another day in St. Louis! We went back to the Golden Pancake for breakfast this morning (yes... it was delicious) & then we did a bit more shopping. The main thing we wanted to do today was go to the top of the Arch. We had to park rather far away because there was a fair going on. Anyways, we got into the Arch at about 2pm & then bought tickets to ride to the top. It was super busy so our tickets weren't until 4pm. We basically had to hang out for the next couple of hours if we wanted to go to the top. Which, obviously we did. While we were waiting it began to pour rain & there was a severe thunder warning. Because of this they announced that no one could leave the building & then they had some technical difficulties. Anyways, we weren't able to go up the arch until like 5:30... So you load into these tiny little cars (photos below...) and take a five minute rickety ride to the top. We were all pretty unsettled because it was creepy. We got to the top, looked out some tiny windows, & went back down. Was it worth it? Umm... I guess. I probably wouldn't do it again but it is one of those things you have to do at least once.

We didn't leave the Arch until 7pm & by that time it was pouring rain again. But we decided to brave the weather & walk to the car in the rain. By the time we got there we were all pretty soaked, so we stopped by the hotel to dry up a bit & then headed to dinner. We ate at CPK & then went to see Transformers 3. It was alright. Mindless entertainment at its best... It had some funny parts, some cheesy parts, lots of explosions... You know... The usual. Anyways, tomorrow is our last day with Ang. We have to drop her back off at Kampsville by the end of the day & then early Tuesday we fly home. I'll be sad to leave Ang but super excited to get away from this weather. It is awful! High temperatures combined with lots of humidity is not my thing. Who knew I would be excited to get back to Utah?