Today was fabulous day sightseeing wise. We drove into St. Louis and went to the Gateway Arch. It towers over the city and the Mississippi River at 636 feet. Rectangular in shape the outer skin is made of stainless steel plates. You enter and go through security like the airport. Then into a very large area holding two theaters, a museum and the proverbial gift shop. You show your tickets and go to an area where there are eight small doors in a row. You have a number and go to the capsule matching your number. Each one holds five persons in very close quarters. Riding to the top is similar to being on a Ferris wheel. At the top, you enter a long span with windows on each side giving you a gorgeous view of the river and the city. You lean against a slanted area for your window viewing. A great experience!!
Cheers,
John
