I had not visited our art museum's sculpture garden in some time. It is located behind the building, not visible as you approach the entrance, making it very quiet. There were attractive changes in the landscaping. Squares and rectangles filled with dark wood chips were placed around the lawn. These boxes contained different species of trees, all of a similar height but with different textures and shapes.
There was an event for children last night st the St. Louis Art Museum, or SLAM. We took Ellie (bright colors, lower right). One of the activities was a scavenger hunt. The kids had to find four paintings inside and four works in the sculpture garden. As we came back in the low sun put a warm glow on the building. There is an inscription on the lintel that says Art Still Has Truth Seek Refuge There.
Just down the path from yesterday's penguins. This puffin was splashing up a storm, just all by itself. It must be amusing for cold weather aquatic birds.
They wouldn't have been amused if they were outside. It was a hot and very humid summer day in St. Louis. This area was indoors and chilly. Walking back outside was a smack in the face.
The St. Louis Zoo has a big carousel with 64 painted wood animals. It's another stop on Ellie's don't miss list. Note that she chose a penguin.
Post pictures of penguins. Who doesn't like penguins? They're fun.
I haven't been out much. Nothing special going on, hot and very humid and my spine arthritis is grouchy. Ellie and I went to the zoo recently (we have an extraordinary one) and headed right for her favorites. Petting the stingrays. Check. Polar bears. Check. Penguins and puffins. Well, here we are. They look as absurd as some of our politicians. You could drop Ted Cruz in here with a gray suit and white shirt and maybe no one would notice.
