5/31/2011

I’m on a roller coaster ride. I’m up, I’m down, and I just don’t know where I’m going to land. Last night was super creepy. I didn’t really get a chance to see the rangers lock the gates but I was definitely locked in the park. I did know of two escape routes through some bushes though. I found them when I saw a kid pop up out of nowhere.

Pitching a tent in a place where I wouldn’t be seen was not a problem. Five minutes set up time and I had instant lodging. What I lacked was my coveted bathtub. I had to use wet wipes to clean myself. To put it mildly, I didn’t like my own scent. Unfortunately, I couldn’t wash my clothes either. The humidity in the air kept me sweating for a little bit but at least the the tent provided shelter from the mosquitoes.

Before too long, the night ...

5/30/2011

Memorial day was pretty quiet. The streets were empty as I made my way towards Brentwood. I passed the projects and the ghetto, rolled past some suburbs, then ended up in a posh area with sprawling estates. I had no idea the Shriners hospital was in such a well to do area.

After pinpointing the hospital, I decided I would look for lodging. The idea of spending more money was not appealing to me. So I found a nice little park. Here we go again. Camping out. Having the stroller with me is a total game changer. I no longer wake up rejuvenated. Now, not only do my legs ask to sleep in, so do my arms. Lets hope the camping brings a good sleep and some nice weather.

5/29/2011

Wandering downtown St. Louis on a Memorial day weekend has been something else. I started the day with a plan to snap a variety of pictures to capture the spirit of St. Louis. Each block I strolled through had eye catching architecture and unique statues. Families were out enjoying the sun and I was enjoying watching the families. I didn’t expect to stumble upon a four day rib roast with live music. Being a vegetarian, I skipped the ribs obviously but, I did take the opportunity to have some tasty fries and a refreshing slushy.

While at the festival, I wandered through different areas. I enjoyed perusing the different booths but stayed away from the cigarette tents. I made my way through a wave of people and soon enough, I found myself inside a courthouse type of building...