"I don’t remember what it looked like when we arrived, but when passed the diner counter and tables were packed!"

"This was my first experience being outside in St. Louis. I had no idea how freaking humid St. Louis is."

"First stop, food! We went for hamburgers and fries at Hodad’s Downtown San Diego..."

"there is a gift shop (I tried on cowboy hats!), an arcade shooting gallery, and just fun stuff to see and read."

Things I learned from planning this trip: Each casino is huge. Plan your day accordingly because it could

"we used the free streetcar (you know how I love those)!"

So, now I have authentic New Orleans beads!