Since we didn't really take a vacation this year, we felt we should at least take a day trip to somewhere quaint and picturesque. We had received a hot tip that there were some pretty interesting places to be seen south of us along the Mississippi, so we set sail for fabulous Fountain City.
First stop on the itinerary was the Monarch Pub. Upon entering this piece of living history it was clear that it had been around for awhile, and that it had been gathering a lot of character over the years. I wish I would have paid more attention to the little tid bits on the walls that explained it's origin and significance to the area. In any event, it was authentic, right down to it's $4.50 beers. I guess that's the price of admission to absorb a dining experience at this museum-like restaurant/pub...savor it.
After eating way more pizza than Kobayashi could even dream of, we figured a good way to burn some calories would be to walk up the street...and I mean UP the street. This thing had to be at about a thirty degree angle, and we thought it sensible to push a baby stroller up it. I kept thinking about how far it would've flown into the river had we accidentally let it go.
Fortunately, we all completed the one block journey and gained about 100 feet in elevation. The struggle would not go unrewarded though, for we soon found ourselves at the geocache I was tracking as well as a beautiful garden through which we were offered a tour.
On the way home we hung a right through some more twisty country in the town of Alma. Buena Vista park was another strongly suggested area of interest that we intended to scope, so we pushed upward towards the summit of this natural wonder, and eventually found ourselves atop one of the best vantage points along the Mississippi River...and I ain't bluffin' *groan*.
A day of travel and exploration on a day that felt like it was pulled from a Bob Ross painting was just what we needed to refresh ourselves. I hope you (the reader) were also able to make the most of your precious Labor Day weekend.
13 comments:
thats amazing story.
im here because of few cents for you. just dropping by.
im here because of few cents for you. just dropping by.
Katon, Goukakyu no jutsu.
So that those who will accidentally visit your site will not waste there time with this stupid topics.
Gomen kudasai.
How do you like all of my new friends blowin' up the comments!?
Looks like a good day for a golf game.
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Also, speaking of the philippine lottery, Katon, you juikayiou jutsu mia farrow
sounds like you had a good day Cullen.
my cents cookie in pants of dropping slimy salamander meat! Catch you later.
Looks like you had a great time, Cullen.
A week ago Faith Kopeki and I were eating salad at the S&K when she she stated "Comments are like bowel movements...to few, or to many, and you're disappointed." She then dropped her cigarette on the floor, exhaled, and got back to cleaning tables.
Donkey, donkey, donkey, donkey, Jimmy-san
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