We started the weekend by going to a Rodeo with our friend Justine. They sure do like their rodeos here. Everyone had their cowboy boots and big ol' beers in hand. Chris and I stayed sober while we found amusement of the kids riding the sheep. So cute.
We set off 6 in the morning to Minneapolis. Both exhausted but needing to get out of Omaha we ventured through Iowa. We got stuck in a rain storm and retreated to a gas station. It was more of a lodge than a gas station but it felt like I was cozy at home. The fire was going and two chickens were roasting on a skillet. The whole place smelt like BBQ. Chris and I were cold and wet when we finally walked in, and we didn't want to leave.
Mall of America, that says it all. 5,000 + stores leaves you a little overwhelmed. They had Nickelodeon Studios in the middle of it all, with roller coasters and rides for kids. Chris and I went on the Spongebob roller coaster and teenage mutant ninja turtles soaring. Spongebob hurt my neck but ninja turtles especially for a kids ride was pretty cool…you got to control your flight and spin around as you soared up in the air with a group of people. Next, we went to the American Girl Doll exhibit. I loved american girl dolls when I was little. I had Kit, Samantha, and a look a like "me" doll. They have everything for those dolls! Even a parlor where you can take your doll in and get their hair brushed for only $15… that's a bargain?
We ended the night by going to Cirque de Soleil the Analuna version. It felt like I was in Avatar. The cricket sounds and liming blue lights shining. I can't believe they set up all the equipment, stairs, benches etc. for that place in about a day. I also can't believe they were charging $6 for water… I go up to the counter and ask if I can have some tap water. The lady tells me I can purchase a canister for $6 for tap water. I was like uh… ya right! So I went to the bar to see if they would let me have some water. Bartender says, "We're not allowed to give out cups." So to my imagination I take one of those ketchup cups and fill it with tap water and drink it in front of them. That shows my $6 for water!
The show was amazing, acrobats and flying trapeze. Those japanese woman are sure flexible! They all did flips on the person they were sitting on and landed on their feat! All of them are like gods with their bodies and athletic ability. I am with the girl who sat next to me who said, "I feel worthless…"
We went to an amazing brunch the next day and went to Minihaha's falls. Such a pretty place, wouldn't mind going back to Minnesota.
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