Wednesday, October 11, 2017

October 11, 2017 Sailing Ships (The Landing Point RV Park, Cape Girardeau MO)

It was an uneventful drive from Eagleville, MO to Cape Girardeau MO.

We wanted to tour the Clydesdale breeding farm, Anheuiser Busch, near Boonville MO as we traveled southeast.  However we learned that the first tour available was October 30.  Reservations are required.  So much for those plans!

After we parked the motorhome we were invited to dinner at Darin/Sarah's home  However, he didn't tell Ashlynn and Zade we were here.  Darin told Zade to turn on the outside lights.  Zade opened the garage door just as we were standing there.  SCREAM!  

Zade loves to hide, and jump out to scare people.  I got him this time!!!

A couple of weeks ago we learned that the "Nina and Pinta" replica ships of Christopher Columbus were to be moored in Cape Girardeau, and open for tours until Friday October 6.  We were disappointed to know we would not be in Cape to see them.  Trisha had seen them in Ft. Smith and was very impressed.

Circumstances conspired to place us unexpectedly in Cape this week.  Details in a minute.  
River levels are low and the ships could not go to Memphis as planned.  They stayed here another week, and then are going to Little Rock.  

We are now in Cape Girardeau.  We met Darin, Ashlynn, and Zade this afternoon after school for the tours.




 3-4 miles of rope used on each ship.


 Aboard the Pinta, looking back at the Nina.

 Zade and Ashlynn on board the Pinta.

Check out the list of goods going from Europe to US--dandelions.  Now we know who to blame!

 River side of the Flood Wall, Mural, Zade and Ashlynn

Flood Wall does a good job!  Marking the various floods of the Mississippi River.

Okay, now why we are in Cape Girardeau.
The front air conditioner fan on the motor home quit working.  Glen chose an RV shop here in Cape Girardeau to work on it.  The MH has an appointment next Monday for the work.

We are going to be able to watch Zade play flag football.  Marcella and Jeff are here at the same park.
We ate lunch with them today.


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