November 8 th
Every year since 2006, I’ve been struck by the beauty of autumn in the Midwest. But this year, even native St. Louisans have been taken aback by color, color, everywhere. Since the end of October, the scenery has looked as though Mother Nature came through town to shower us with a confetti of leaves — orange, red, yellow and plum.
Fall is the season when the Show-Me State truly has something magnificent to share.
Check out our snaps…
October 21 st
As mentioned a few posts ago, Ben and I took enough trips these past few months to make the summer feel like it was twice as long.
Our most recent out-of-town travel was to Bermuda, where the air smelled beachy, the moon shone brighter and relaxation was our only option. Not that we’re complaining, trust me.
We were in good company, too, for The Bopper (better known as our nephew Ian) made it out for his first international adventure!
The timing of our five-day trip in early October was perfect because the chill of autumn had just then struck St. Louis. But Bermuda welcomed us with warmth, and, when time came, it was hard to leave that behind.
There are pictures aplenty; take a look…
September 2 nd
Well wouldn’t you know, it’s September.
Somehow, the St. Louis summer breezed by us. Literally. Global warming naysayers only had to look to this city, whose residents usually brace for August’s muggy scorchers, to argue that shrinking arctic ice caps are a load of bull. Summer in StL has been perfect and pleasant.
But do you know where it was hotter than Jesus? Barcelona. Yes, as in Spain; as in flamenco and gazpacho and the term “Olé.”
Ben and I recently joined family for a 9-day summer vacation overseas. Our group of 12 Americanos had quite the experience moving between three cities, sweating profusely on double-decker buses and begging confounded waiters for “mas agua, por favor.” We were loud, at times impatient and flustered by the close-calls of our travels. Yet it was all worth it.
From the top of Toledo to the Museu Picasso, from La Sagrada Familia to Park Güell, from La Rambla to the Prado and then Palacio Real, Spain showed us what all the hype was about.
And now, we can show you too.