I got some great shots yesterday out at Old Town St. Charles. It was about 27 degrees and I had worried about my batteries freezing. Nothing of the sort happened thank heavens. I love the simpliciy of the window with its wreath of evergreens and the lush beauty of the the gazebo in the center of town. The snow was deceptive
as under the think coating of pretty white was a sheen of pure ice! DeeDee and I had a wonderful reunion and lunch at Lewis and Clark Restaurant, one of my favorites. E and I twice had dinner here (once with Steve and DeeDee) on the night of Las Pasadas. From our vantage point on the heated balcony we watched the reenactment of Mary and Joseph's journey to the birth place of baby Jesus. The stores were all lit by luminaries and, in turn, would tell the reenactors that there was no room for the couple. The evening (which we missed this year by one weekend) culminates with the carolers who follow candles in hand, singing around the huge tree down by the riverfront.
I found lots of fun goodies during our shoppng time and can't wait to get back today for a bit more. There is also a Santa Parade scheduled for 1:30pm today and a visit with my dad at 1. Around 2pm, several of our friends are joining us all for a happy hour. It will be good to see everyone again! More tomorrow!
sign me,
Cold in St. Louis!
1 comment:
Oh my - beautiful! I was really wishing I was there until I found out there was ice under that - I'm terrified of ice! but glad you're getting to experience a little of what we're used to at Christmas - just a little taste, then you can return to sunny, wonderful, Florida!
Enjoy!
Hugs, kath
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