The Cakeway to the West has actually been a big deal for many St. Louisans. Even today, I saw others out on the hunt, looking for the cake, taking pictures. There's a camaraderie in cake hunting, as I cheer on people I don't even know on social media sites when I see their pictures and the places they've been. And I believe that enjoying this city and these special places matter, though I can't quite articulate why yet.
If you live in the St. Louis area, have you started your cake hunt?
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| Historic and restored Lyceum auditorium and dance hall, now Manchester City Hall. |
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| Original school in Parkway school district. Decorated by Barretts students. |
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| Museum of Transportation |
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| Houses the largest and best collection of transportation vehicles in the world. (Little kids (and big kids) love this place!) |
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| The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to artwork about man's best friend. |
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| Also, the only museum in the world where dogs are welcome inside. (At least I think so...don't quote me on that.) |
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| Bonhomme Old Stone Church 2nd oldest Presbyterian church west of the Mississippi. |
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| Not sure why there were cows painted on the cake, but they were such happy cows... |
You can see more of the cakes I've visited under the About Me section to the right.
I'm convinced this will be the only kind of hunting I will ever do. I've never actually held a gun in my hands, much less fired one, and I haven't decided if that's an adventure I want to take this year. (I'm in a state of revering my virginal gun status.)
What do you think? Should I head to a firing range?
I love that St. Louis' 250th birthday is being commemorated with these 250 cakes in important spots around town. It has given me the opportunity to explore this city in so many new ways, and I've developed a greater appreciation for the place I call home.
How have you been exploring your city? What new treasures have you found?
Yes. Go shoot.
ReplyDeleteIf you have access to a gun, you won't beat Jay Henges Range off Antire & I-44. $3 per booth per hour.
If you don't, there are several ranges where you can rent/borrow guns (most require you to also buy the ammo there). The Winchester Handgun Facility (http://winchestergunrange.com/) in East Alton is very nice and reasonably priced. You could also hit up Fast Eddie's after or go look for more cakes.
Thanks for the information, Mark, and thanks for taking the time to read my ramblings. We don't own a gun, so we might head over to the Winchester handgun facility in East Alton and do that, Fast Eddie's and cakes sometime soon. I'll keep you posted!
DeleteSharon I'm with Mark, go shoot! This is definately on my list, it's just a matter of getting together with my brother to go. Mark has given you some great local info on ranges and I believe some ranges offer classes for women. If Andy doesn't shoot I'm sure his father could help you get started. As much as you are out and about by yourself jogging and hiking it worries me a bit. You can do it!!!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I'm playing beat the clock trying to accomplish everything I want this summer. One thing I crossed off my list was I finally learned to make homemade yogurt. I found a fairly easy recipe using a crockpot and it turned out great. That makes me happy because I eat a good bit of yogurt and I think what I make will be healthier and less expensive than store bought.
xoxo my friend.
Okay, shooting is officially on the list. Andy's been shooting, so he'll take me soon. I don't know that I would ever carry one with me on my hikes. I'd prefer a taser!! (Which reminds me, I need to pick up some pepper spray.)
DeleteHomemade yogurt?!? How? That's impressive. What recipe did you use?
I hope you're able to get all that you've set out for yourself done. When do you go back?