So I've been in St. Louis since last Tuesday, attending and participating in my work's annual meeting. It's been long and tiring and I was coming to the end with the feeling that St. Louis did not have all that much to offer, but I found a silver lining last night.
Chickona, Kirstin and I were all happily knitting the evening away when a co-worker called and demanded, "You have to get over here and check this out!". Earlier in the evening they had left for a press party at the city museum and we, happy to knit, knit, knit, turned down the invite to join them. Well when they called asked us to join them, we couldn't ignore their enthusiasm. We got on the shuttle bus and headed over. Our driver said the party we hopping, the food was yummy and the drinks were flowing. He gave us a little history of the St. Louis City Museum and our curiosity developed. As we drove up to the museum we were welcomed by interesting sculptures and beautiful gardens growing out of large trash dumpsters - we had stumbled onto something different.
Once inside we couldn't believe what we found. It was an amazing playground for adults. Kids play there too, but clearly this playhouse was built for adults to enjoy as well. Some of the things I did??? Slid down slides, explored caves, pet a shark, turtle and rabbit, and danced to 80s music. It was a magical adventure. Oh and the free food and drink was delicious as well. There was baseball fare on floor two and pasta and stir-fry on floor three. I chose the veggie stir-fry served in my own little takeout box and washed it down with a vodka tonic. After much exploring, the end of the night was spent dancing (and singing) to 80s favorites. It always amazes me how I still know all the words 20 years later. Good times...
If ever in St. Louis, I highly recommend visiting the city museum.
In regards to knitting, I plugging along with my potholders. I'm still hoping to be finished by this weekend. I'll keep you posted.
