Chester Bridge, Chester Illinois

This is the Chester Bridge. It spans the Mississippi River to connect Missouri and Illinois.

I drove across it today, from the MO side over to the IL side.  I had to pull over to snap some photos. It just looked so darned pretty. :)


In other news, Game 3 of MLB World Series tomorrow night. GO ROYALS!

Viaduc De Millau Postcard

Another fantastic bridge card just arrived! My postcard buddy, Daniel, in France sent this one.

I just finished reading online about this fascinating bridge. It's the world's tallest bridge, and has the world's 12th highest bridge deck.

Merci beaucoup, Daniel!

And as a bonus, the envelope had these great stamps of Edith Piaf, an international star and singer from France, and Miles Davis, an American considered to be one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
It was very interesting reading about their lives.

I've learned a lot of new stuff today, and it's still only early afternoon!

Krk Bridge, Croatia, Postcard

Not too long after I made an "I Love Bridges" post, this beauty arrived in my mailbox!  Love it!

Once again, I'm sending out a big THANK YOU to Nives. Your postcards always brighten my day!

I Love Bridges

This narrow bridge crosses the Mississippi River, connecting Missouri and Illinois....

...specifically, Chester, Illinois. Home of Popeye!

Paris Postcard

Daniel in France sent me this gorgeous card of the Pont Alexandre III bridge, which spans the Seine. It is widely regarded to be the most ornate and extravagant of the 37 bridges in Paris.

 The envelope had these two beautiful first-day-of-issue stamps of Joan of Arc. Very nice!
Thanks very much, Daniel.

Scenes From Texas Trips, Part 2

Continuing on with random trip photos....



Incoming ship.

Amusing hotel towels.

Beachcombing.

Beautiful sunset.

Bird tracks at the beach.

Kaleidoscopic bridge crossing experience.

Roadside landmarks.

Mystery plant.

No room in the truck cab.

Beautiful blue sky and very long pier.