So we had a great afternoon today in downtown Des Moines. We decided to talk a walk down by the river because it is running so high with the flooding upriver. It is really high - of course, not nearly as high as in '93 but pretty dang high - and it is moving way fast. The huge amount of debris in it is amazing too.
We went down to the Simon Estes Outdoor Amphitheater next to the river. Behind the stage area there are stairs that go right down to the edge of the river on each side with a path inbetween. It is covered with water up to the 2nd step from the top. Unbelievable, another rain and it will be up onto the stage area. Craziness!
We also had a lovely time at the Ice Cream Social at Brenton Plaza - the new outdoor ice skating place they built last year. They had live music and free ice cream. There was a slight breeze blowing and it was just perfect. What a great day for it. We hadn't realized they did this but we may make it a regular Sunday thing. It was too much fun!
So there, if you thought Des Moines wasn't exactly the most happening place - well, you're right - while it isn't the most happening place - you can always find something fun to do!
