In June, 2010, my two sons and I drove to St. Louis to attend an event. Along the way, we stopped at a "winegarden" on I-70 between Kansas City and St. Louis, with pretty views of the Missouri River.
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We walked from the parking lot to the "Winegarden & Bistro." My sons are way ahead.
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One son is already inside. My other son and I checked the surroundings.
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Always a sucker for flowers, even if they are in pots.
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Pansies look like little lion faces.
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Now we are on the path to the "A-frame" picnic area.
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Caught a glimpse of the vineyard and some building.
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Flowers next to the A-frame.
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My sons have arrived at the picnic and wine-tasting area.
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We're toasting something.
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I did nothing to this portrait-oriented picture except to put it on a dark-green background. That's the Missouri River in the background.
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More flowers, in barrels. It was a peaceful, enjoyable afternoon.
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