PLACES WE STAYED 

Meramec State Park, Sullivan MO

THINGS WE DID 

ST LOUIS:

Gateway Arch

Gus’ Pretzels

Budweiser Factory Tour

Fischer Cave

Hike at Merimec State Park

KANSAS CITY:

Royals vs Mariners game

Kaleidoscope

Hallmark Visitor Center and Crown Center

Money Museum at the Fed Reserve Bank

PEOPLE WE MET 

Irene the tour guide at Fisher Cave

NOT TO FORGET 

Where’s Aldo?

The campground that filled up and emptied out

Great laughs around the fire

No internet...or XM

Friendly staff at Kaleidoscope

Friendly security guard who helped us find a place to park