I can't believe we almost missed this.
After the river cruise we headed over to the Visitor's Center with our tickets. After clearing security, we were directed to the North Tram to line up for our trip to the top.
As we waited on our step, four in car 1 and four in car 2, we watched a movie explaining the Arch. It was built as a monument identifying the city as the Gateway to the West. The city of St. Louis had once been vital to trade because of it's position on the Mississippi River. With the advent of the Railroad, however, it was running the risk of being left behind in development. A innovative engineer designed a bridge (with arches underneath) to span the mighty river. It became a symbol.
Or something like that. ;)
Once we got to the top, some 630 feet in the air we enjoyed lots of peeks out the windows, and took an embarrassingly large number of photos.
We shopped just few moments and decided it was time to part ways with St. Louis. It started to rain again as we returned to our van. We had been blessed by the cessation of rain during our time at the top of the Arch.
Psalm 104:3-4
He lays the beams of his chambers on the waters; he makes the clouds his chariot; he rides on the wings of the wind; he makes his messengers winds, his ministers a flaming fire.
Loved it when we went to the Arch. I didn't know until that moment that there was a ride in it. So happy we got to do that. This is something you won't forget. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm just seeing these comments. Glad you got to ride the Arch. Such a neat experience!
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