9/30 St Louis Arch & Nauvoo

 We got up early and took the metro across the river to be early for our 9:10 appointment to ascend the arch. Downtown  St. Louis was pretty vacant on the Saturday morning as we strolled to the arch. Eventually the doors opened and we got in line for the ascent. After waiting 10 minutes the guide announced that there was a delay due to unplanned maintenance. An hour later we finally got to take our tour. It's a long, 4-minute climb in a cramped, 5-seat capsule. But the view from the top of the tallest monument in America was great!








We rushed to get back to get out of our campground before they charged us for another day. We were a few minutes late but didn't see anyone checking, so I think we made it. 

Then we drove to Nauvoo. We visited the print shop (John Taylor's), post office and gunsmith workshop (Browning's) before they closed. 

Then we toured the visitors center and saw a great missionary song and dance show. 




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