St. Louis and surrounding areas
Here is a typical bus scene. Photo: Mr. Schrock
The St. Louis Arch. Photo: David Showalter
Lars Åkerson reflects:
From some distance we could see the tremendous structure, curving as a giant
door. In its splendor, though, I couldn’t help but liken the St. Louis Arch to
that of McDonalds, where we had eaten twice that day. Not quite the tribute it
deserves; however, you must admit, the resemblance is striking. Boarding small
capsules direct out of 1950s science fiction, all resemblance to roller coasters
dissipated as they began creeping upwards. My first glance at the ground below
gave me the sensation of falling the entire 630 feet to the ground. In a moment,
I landed again on the viewing deck and enjoyed the views of St. Louis at night
and people throwing a Frisbee far below. The ride down seemed to pass much
faster, and upon “landing”, an energetic contingent of us decided to expend
our excess energy on the lawn in a game of keepaway.
Elwood poses with a lifesize statue of Thomas Jefferson. Photo: Jason Hostetter
David Showalter and Laura Bannister in a car riding to the top of the arch.
Curtis Blosser and Kara Heatwole ride to the top of the arch. Photo: Jason
Hostetter
Greta Shenk standing next to one of the arch's legs. Photo: Jason Hostetter
A view of Busch Stadium from the top of the arch. Photo: David Showalter
A happy Heidi on the bus. Photo: David Showalter
Elwood tries out one of our many laptop computers. Photo: Jason Hostetter
A display of hanging Nalgene® water bottles. Photo: David Showalter
People playing Othello in the back of the bus. Photo: David Showalter
Lars naps peacefully on the bus. Photo:Jason Hostetter
Elwood with Thomas Jefferson at the Missouri History Museum. Photo: Jason
Hostetter
Mr. Brenneman speaks at the supposed former camp Dubois. Photo: Jason Hostetter
Someone found a miniature turtle near camp Dubois. Photo: Jenny Stieber
Mr. Meiser, Ethan Zook, Mr. Schrock, Jenny Stieber, and Melissa Gnagey at the
Louis & Clark State Historic Site. Photo: Gautcher
William Clark's actual field journal from the expedition. Photo: Gautcher
Our wonderful driver, Barry Darr. Photo:Gautcher
Page composed by Jason Hostetter.
