Today was Christine and Rich’s first day up here. I picked them up at their hotel this morning and attempted to show them around town without being too boring, then we headed out for our first attraction of the week: The Bonne Terre Mines. (This was, of course, after a short stop at Walmart to get E a new shirt thanks to his puking on the one he was wearing… I still don’t get what that was about.)
The mines hold a special place for me. When they opened, my great-great-great-grandfather moved to the area and worked in them. His son worked in them. And his son worked in them, as a machinist, not a miner. Then his son, my grandfather, got the heck out of there. Well, either way, we had three generations working in the mines.
This was the third time I’ve been in them, as far as I’m aware, but only the second time on the boat part of the tour. I think I was pretty little the first time we went through there. This was E’s first time through, too, of course.
Well, despite the incredible heat and 78% humidity today, we had a good time. The 62° weather underground was very nice, and too shortly lived. So, here are some pics!
I almost feel like I’m on vacation, too! Tomorrow, we go south! ;-)
We had such a great time!!!! At no point were you boring :P It was great learning about the area and it’s rich history!!! We were just sorry it was so short lived :( You need to start up a S G tour company!! :) :)
Woahh sounds like you had a great time. That sure is interesting you had 3 generations working in the mine! You’re photos are nice too :D
Oh, that looks so fun! And the fact that it holds such significance makes it an even more magical experience, I’m sure.
It DOES seems like you guys had a good time. It does seem like a vacation for you, too from what I can tell. :D
Oh, and the heat and humidity here has really been killer, also. Makes having a good time kind of tough, but I’m glad you guys did regardless. :)