We started our vacation with a few days in Kansas City, Missouri ... the two of us love road trips.
We stayed at the Marriott on The Plaza (would not recommend it, but the location was good). Our first stop was Sonic (because I always need my Diet Dr. Pepper with Vanilla and extra ice when I'm in Missouri). After that we headed to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for an afternoon of art. They had the Jackson Pollock on loan from the University of Iowa.
And a fantastic Dorthea Lange photography exhibit (by which I was so transfixed, I didn't take a single picture). I did however capture a favorite of Basie & Lena photographed by Roy DeCarava in 1957 ... our high school band director took us to see Count Basie in concert ... quite a memory.
It was also a gorgeous day to explore the outside art ... I call this piece The Thinker & The Shrugger.
We enjoyed supper with friends at Pad Thai where we ate the appetizer sampler, Catfish Filets with Sam Rod Sauce, and Massaman Curry, which were all fantastic. I was too busy visiting to remember to take any photos. Always great to have the chance to catch-up.
The next morning we headed to Bob Jones Shoes for one of my favorite past times ... shoe shopping. There were shoes as far as the eye could see.
I picked-up a cute little pair of red dress flats from Camper and some cute brown boots by a new to me company Regarde le Ciel.
Next stop was the only art store we could find that was open on a Monday ... Artist & Craftsman Supply of Kansas City. I will admit, my expectations were low ... but the reality was amazing. I filled an entire bag of paints, inks, papers and tools and can't wait to play with them.
Rod gave the music selection a thumbs-up ... he and the goat puppet were jamming along with The Doors (and yes, we brought that cute goat home ... how could we resist).
Next stop was The Plaza where we enjoyed Margarita Monday at Zocalo.
We also enjoyed some amazing Macaroni & Cheese and grilled asparagus with Chicken Fajitas ... overall another awesome visit to one of our favorite cities.
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