My Travels

I made a very short trip to DC and stayed at the Capital Hilton. I've decided the room type I like best is with the bar area in the living room. This time, I was placed in a normal room, decent size. Always appreciate the Cartoon Network as a cable channel option. The lobby bar is pretty decent and would recommend it if you are looking to chill. As typical, the weather was muggy. I know that DC has risen in reputation and trendiness, I still don't get it though....

Spent a day in St. Louis, had interesting BBQ at Smokin' Al's. Never made it to Ted Drews although I feel it is overrated at times. Since my friend never does anything, he uses people's visits to actually see the town. The agenda was to visit the local zoo. I haven't been to a zoo in quite some time and realize I don't like the concept. I think that certain animals can be happy in captivity. I don't know if it does society good by displaying animals from around the world in facilities that can never match their natural habitat. The bears and elephants were very prone to what I call claustrophia. The constant pacing or rocking can't possibly be good habits.... In any case, this may be my last St. Louis trip as my friend hopes to get a job back in CA. Could be a trend given another of my person in my social network is returning to CA after taking a job out of state.