[mairdie]

I was excited by the Gateway Arch because I got pictures while it was under construction.

[rlmorel]

I remembered seeing a video about the construction of the arch, so I had this vision of this huge thing sitting astride the Great Mississippi River.

So back around 2013 I went on a random road trip to burn some vacation time, as I had too much and my wife couldn't get time off. So, I had a week, and my goal was to simply make it out to the Four Corners Monument, but...as I had dinner in Louisville. KY one night pondering my journey, I realized I simply didn't have enough time, so I put a map on the table, and blindly put my finger down.

It came down on Sheridan, NE. So, my trip would take me through St. Louis at 2 AM, and I resolved to get a look. (I was told not to try to go there after dark, as it was unsafe.

So, when the Arch came into view, I almost went off the road.

I felt nearly insulted! It wasn't as big as it had been made out to be in my mind. Granted, I am sure it was big, but I thought it was much bigger than it really was.

I found Sheridan, NE to be more interesting!