We're history nerds, so Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, seemed like the perfect place for us to explore together. We utilized Aaron's willingness to donate plasma to stay in a beautiful old building, the Dr. Hertich House, built around 1850.
Breakfast on the patio gave us more opportunities to talk through some books that we've been reading and to enjoy a relaxed start to the day.
The Modoc Ferry took us across the Mississippi River
and reminded us of all the boat travel we do when we are in the Solomon Islands.
The day was absolutely gorgeous. A slight breeze. Blue skies. Perfect for making memories together.
Our first stop was a big WIN.
Fort de Chartres reminded us of our visits to Castillo de San Marcos.
Climbing around on the walls took us back to our college days when we explored the walls and towers of Lucerne. As we continue to build on the foundation of our friendship and strengthen our secure attachment with each other, our marriage slowly grows into a strong, tall shelter. Playing together is one of the things that adds bricks to the legacy we are slowly creating.
Trusting that the Lord is the One actively and intentionally laying those bricks is the mortar that cements us and protects us from growing self absorbed. Even with all of our differences.
The other places we tried to visit in Illinois either weren't open or were just disappointing. Fort Kaskaskia had beautiful trees and an old graveyard that had been moved to save it from the encroaching Mississippi River. The Pierre Menard home was closed, despite the posted hours.
So we consoled ourselves with ice cream once we got back across the Mississippi River. Sara's Ice Cream makes an incredible brownie sundae!
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