Amen! Just today I was talking with a friend about how I never want to see another "Top 10 restaurants in NYC" or "The best XYZ in LA" video again. It's no wonder most tourists flock to those two cities. Looking at the internet, you'd think they were the only places that existed in the whole country. I appreciate it immensely that Marie travels all over the country, not just to the same old tourist hotspots.
Union Station opened well over 100 years ago. In its prime it was a major rail hub for many decades. Heavily used for commercial traffic & passenger service. Starting in the 1950’s it began a steady decline. Eventually, the Station closed. People began a revitalization program that refreshed the facility. So much history there including a 1933 gangster shoot out.
Hello, I'm from Minnesota. Thank you for being an amazing guest here. I hope to control the mosquitos and cold weather for your return visit. I will try. I can not make any promises.
I lived in Independence for over 9 years and worked in Lenexa, Kansas for most of that time. You should go to Hall's Center, owned by Hallmark. Arrowhead Stadium is on the Interstate and Royals Stadium is next door to it. There are a lot more places for you to visit.
Kansas City was a city before Kansas was a state. The name comes from a local Native American tribe and river. The town of Kansas, MO. is 8 years older than the state of Kansas. Years later it was renamed to Kansas City. Probably done so to avoid confusion, but even after hundreds of years, the confusion still exists. Having a Kansas City, KS doesn't help with the confusion. Stay away from there though!! Lol.
I am so happy you have visited my state and both major cities. Your video was so well done. KC Union Station is such a treasure and often has symphonic ensembles perform there. Unfortunately there is close by a huge IRS Office to which we all mail in taxes. Oh well you take the bad with the good. One day you will road trip across the Plains into Colorado and Wyoming, I can literally see it in my mind's eye. I hope some other Vloggers take note. This is how you visit the States.
Thanks for making KC look good! There are a lot of exciting things happening here. For anyone who loved these videos, we’ve got affordable houses here too!
I like these travel videos for several reasons: you always seem to find cool music for them, you go to places rarely explored by Europeans, you always try things, the pacing is always appropriate (you don’t waste time), you always find the joy in your travels. I admire that. I always look forward to what you’re doing.
Kansas City Missouri is named after the "Kanza" indian tribe and had the name "Kansas City" BEFORE kansas became a state. They (kansas) stole the name after we already had it.
Goin' to Kansas City Kansas City, here I come Goin' to Kansas City Kansas City, here I come They got some crazy little women there And I'm gonna get me one Gonna be standin' on the corner Twelfth Street and Vine Gonna be standin' on the corner Twelfth Street and Vine With my Kansas City baby And a bottle of Kansas City wine Well, I might take the train I might take a plane But if I have to walk I'm goin' just the same Goin' to Kansas City Kansas City, here I come They got some crazy little women there And I'm gonna get me one Ah, but you know Yeah, must die Ah, yeah Now, if I stay with that woman I know I'm gonna die Gotta find a brand new baby That's the reason why Goin' to Kansas City Kansas City, here I come They got some crazy little women there And I'm gonna get me one They got some crazy little women there And I'm gonna get me one They got some crazy little women there And I'm gonna get me one
Bonjour Marie! Love to see that you still had mostly good weather, and were enjoying your visits. Hope you and your family are all doing well. Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
Kansas City used to be a really vibrant city. Deindustrialization in the 1980s hit Kansas City really hard. That caused the suburbs to become large and wealthy, especially during the 90s and 00s. But the 10s saw the city proper begin to turn around. It still has some bad areas, but all things considered, Kansas City is a good place to live, and its a place where the best is yet to come.
You really don’t know. Disney’s props are stored right here in Orlando. Once every piece does tour it ends up right in the Orange County regional history museum. Personal effects of Walter Elias Disney actually are in the Disney museum in Anaheim. We deal with the stuff from the parks and movie props. Actually Orlando has most of the original wardrobes of every star from every movie that Disney has made. Some ride parts like gondolas and such end up on sale at antique stores or auctioned. I know the original sea serpent from 20,000 leagues under the sea went up on auction many times but it never was sold. It’s currently still in a warehouse somewhere in Orlando.
Marie, great video - glad you're getting to check out KC...you're not the only one who's been puzzled,... despite our geography lessons back in grade school many of us here in the States also forget it's (at least the bigger city) not in Kansas! Great music too, love the easy-going, 50s/60s-70s light jazz vibe!
Yes! Thank You for highlighting our wonderful city. Sooo much to do here but you need to plan ahead next time to see the other Cool stuff…. like the WW 1 museum and the Steamboat Arabia museum. And definitely try to go to a KC Chiefs game !!
Another amazing video, Marie! So glad to see you enjoy the United States and to witness your adventures, especially to places i haven't been! Do be careful in the Midwest! Hot, humid, and storms can brew up very quickly! Sorry that you singed your buns on the statue!
Kansas City, MO, was originally called Kansas, because it was founded overlooking the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, some time before the organization of the Kansas Territory. After Kansas became a state, the city changed its name to Kansas City to differentiate itself from the state across the way.
Bonjour Marie, the zoo was very interesting, and I'm glad there was a shower to get some relief from the heat. I've been to Union Station in Washington, DC, and it is also a beautiful building. I hope your trip to Connecticut was a good one. One of my best friends is from there. 17:37: You are so cute and adorable. Love your hair styled that way.
Two earlier names (1853) for our town were Rabbitville and Possum Trot. The rumor is that it was because there was an abundance of both animals and they were frequently BBQed. I can attest to Rabbit but I'm not sure about Possum since it's a bit too greasy for my taste.
If you want to escape the heat just make friends with the Polar Bears in their nice cool water. Just make sure it's after they have eaten a big dinner ! 😉
Marie, I'm so glad you've been enjoying your travels in the US! June was definitely hot here in the Midwest... You probably didn't cross over into Kansas, but Kansas City is close enough to say you were in the state anyway. ;-) Happy trails!
Hey Marie 😄 Weekend ✈️✨ WOW!!! Amazing Array of Animals , Cool there's mighty polar Bear's to greet you. It's wild how they've recreated habitats from around the world. The 🐵 were playful , exotic 🐦 , the 🐍 taken a drink , it must have been hot. The Kangaroos do look like there free to roam but I wouldn't get to close ( they sometimes put dogs in headlocks ) that one doing okay just chilling , it's legal to have them us pets in Texas but I wouldn't advise it. Do you remember that funny scene from Crocodile Dundee french fry. It's terrific that you got to feed some 🐪 ( they even eat meat & fish on rare occasions) they don't deserve there bad reputation & Billy 🐐 there so cute & funny. The Aquarium 🐠 was wonderful , I'm impressed for it's size how much it looks just like the ocean. Pretty fish , the Stingray so graceful & the Jellyfish are Captivating. I don't mind smaller fish & Seahorses etc being kept so much but larger animals like Sharks 🦈 & Turtles should be returned to the open sea whenever it's possible. It must have been a relief getting sprayed 🚿 , as good as it feels to have blue skies & sunshine , it sucks during the summer having to deal with the sticky humidity. The African savannah area looked the most outstanding. 🐘 Elephant's are magnificent , among my favorites , who would have thought there could be left trunked / handed like us , you learn something new everyday. The wild dogs do have pack power & are successful hunters but I doubt if they get the chance there , it would scare away the tourists. I know you've already mentioned Cheetah 🐆 are your favorite too. I like how there's a boardwalk running alongside them , the females tend to be solitary but the males ( 3 bros) prefer to be together. They also have a impressive habitat for the Leopards & there's a rare stripped Hyena. Getting up close to the 🦁 was Super duper , I was kinda confused if they were male or not , the paws are a giveaway , how could they do that to them , hopefully there mane will grow back. Anyway the 🐧 were adorable & don't seem to have much of people even in the wild. I saw one recently that got left behind on a beach but found the courage & instinct to go against the tide , hope he made it back. I wish you had time to discover more & went across the rope bridge but seeing all the animals would probably take days. They do have a silverback 🦍 Gorilla & if you do meet one be careful not to stare or show your teeth it's a sign of aggression. There's also a rare Caracal 🐈 Cat , a cute bat eared Fox & a Bongo , that's rarely seen living in the dense jungle. The Meals you had looked freshly yummy 😋 , the live music was a 🎤 blast , even granny was getting on in it , wonder if they know any Rush . Cheetos could get addictive with all those variety's , they kinda remind me of wotsits from the UK but are flamin hot to. Your have to remember to pack your favorite snacks if there not available back home. Union station was Grand & Elegant , the Railroad pics were marvelous , the mail engine a interesting window into the past , I can relate to because my home town always been famous for making them. Hope you get to see 🚂 more of them in action. Walt's 🐭 looking larger than life , the exhibition was magical , brings back a lot of fond memories. A real treat seeing his original drawings , models( like the nautilus) & props , the wooden boy from Pinocchio was heartwarming , one of my favorites "if you wish upon a star" & snow white & the 7 dwarfs ( nice picture with dopey) will always be special because it was the very first for me , ahead of it's time using the real movements of actors traced on to film , I was pleased there was something on Herbie , the beloved beetle , I found out one of the original cars is owned by a guy in Texas. The interactive features were cool. We have much to thank Walt Disney for bringing us happiness & believing your dreams can come true. The Riverfront with it's mural was cool , a pleasant & relaxing stroll but where was everyone? It's superb & informative that they've payed homage to the first french explorers & the 4 houses , a legacy worth treasuring. The 🐶 cafe had a nice vibe & seemed top notch for a bite or two. I'm glad you experienced more of how it really feels to live in a gritty city & not just as a tourist. Be sure to check out the Zoo's Facebook page with willow the giraffe calf & the rescued sea otters , they had a rhino fundraiser recently & the Zoo review online that goes into greater detail about all the animals. Branson Aquarium also worth visiting. Your vibrant innocence & curiosity for discovering something new always makes me smile , merci beaucoup Marie , Blessed be , Have a Fantastic week. 👨 💕 🍁✌️ Prays to the families who have lost Loved ones due to Hurricane Helena , Operation Airdrop ( online) is underway , give something if you can. God bless 💞 🙏
Thanks for sharing. Yeah, zoos and aquariums are always good. Except the zoos always stink! They are big on grits there. They have other stuff, of course. The women are beautiful! Everyone nice. A little flat on terrain for me. And you don't mess with Texas, or Oklahoma, or Kansas - got that?
I love how enthusiastic you are, and you are always willing to try anything, even Cheetos! You are a joy to watch. Do you ever talk about your travel companion (or companions)? How do you meet them?
6:44 Hot cross buns. The Philadelphia Zoo has a skytram too, but one day they started running it backwards and all the animals throughout the zoo started freaking out ! They must have thought the world was ending !
Fun entertaining video Marie! You sure seem to pack a lot into the short time you have to visit each place. Very envious of your travels! Thanks for taking us along! :0) 🐺
What is your travel schedule? Many of us Americans would like to travel our own Nation but the cost of living requiring us to stay locked in work (even taking up 2 or 3 jobs) provides little or no time to do much of anything else.
Marie, I traveled the usa as a younger man by hopping onto movie freight trains. Made it from north east Pennsylvania all the way down too mobile Alabama. Then out through Texas too Arizona all the way up to the pacific north west.
At 12:05 in the video something moves between the waffle and the chicken on the plate.. It is hard to see on the computer, but on a widescreen TV it is noticeable.
It's nice now!! You need to hang out at pool or lake during the summer or go places early morning and evening but it's still hot in the summer! I think St.Louis is hotter than KC in summer!
If you see coal most likely it came from West Virginia. It’s the only place in America where coal is still being extracted. Most likely from near the town of Welch. It’s the only place I know with active coal mines. That coal isn’t for our use. It’s going to Asia likely China into the city of Harbin in the extreme north of the country. It’s going to the port of Los Angeles to a ship onto the port of Hong Kong then onto the port of either Shanghai or Guangzhou then it’s going to be transferred to a train into the city of Harbin. Coal unfortunately doesn’t really have any decent profits as most companies in the business just break even. It’s just wages, equipment costs, manpower costs and everything else. The company just breaks even when everything is said and done. Also coal is shunned as a fuel source as we’ve been working on alternative energy sources for years while coal is seen as a relic of the past.
You do realize that there are coal fired power plant still in use here in the US. A lot of US Coal also comes from the Powder River Basin up in Montana. Thus a portion of the coal gets shipped via barge down the Missouri River. Yes, coal is on the outs for electric generation, but Natural gas has stormed the electric power generation.
I also could never understand why a city in Missouri would be named KANSAS City. But I was from New York City, so maybe that explains why I didn't understand Missourians...
You should come to Omaha, Nebraska sometime. We aren't as big or as cool as KC, but we have arguably one of the best Zoo's in the world. We also have some other chill places like The Old Market, Blackstone district, and Josyln Art Museum
From what I understand, the "Missouri river" got it's name before there were the states of Kansas and Missouri, and when they eventually got around to drawing the borders, they thought the river would be a good way to mark it. The majority of Kansas City is on the Missouri (East)side, which makes sense, I'm sure many settlers got to the river and said "nah, we're good"
Actually the major trails that the settlers used may have started around the Missouri River but then went south into Kansas. When they crossed into Kansas territory they were not close to the river since it only forms part of the northern border between the states.
Love your videos! So well done and interesting. The music is always relaxing to hear as your videos play. You've seen many places most Americans will never see. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you!!
I'm sure you read about it in the exhibit, but the Disney100 exhibit that you went to was the final date on the tour because it's nearest to Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri, off of whose main street Walt Disney based Main Street USA at Disneyland, and because Kansas City is where Walt first started his career in animation.
Hi, if I had known you were going to be here in the KC area I would have made a point to meet up just to say "hello" ... and offer to show you guys around (show some genuine KC hospitality).
Kansas city is a decent city, but unfortunately incompetent leadership really hinders it. Violent crime is rampant and there's no serious effort to get it under control.
Watching your travel videos has long become an enjoyable habit! You never disappoint. KC is beautiful. You found another Zoo & Aquarium! Love it. I never knew the connection here to Walt Disney. A surprisig bonus to see his work being celebrated during your visit.
As Columbia Mo residents, we have a unique perspective since we are approximately equidistant from KC and STL. I greatly prefer the STL zoo. It's free. And mostly level. With no extra expenses for riding a tram. Which the hills at the KC zoo make a requirement. Especially when it is hot. I prefer KC and go there a lot more often than STL for many reasons, but the zoo isn't one of them. KC s union station is magnificient at Christmas.
Really enjoyed your Kansas City videos. I grew up and have lived just outside the Kansas City, Kansas area my whole life, so it's really cool seeing your take on the city (even if it was all on the Missouri side).
It's Kansas City because the town of Kansas was there first. That's where all the attractions are on the Missouri side. Then someone decided that we need to make the territory just west of Kansas City Missouri the territory of Kansas. Then once Kansas City Missouri became a business Hub a town in Kansas changed their name to Kansas City too. That's the confusion. No matter what anyone says there's only one Kansas City and it's in missouri. Everything else is just a suburb
As I remember the Kansas river was named after the Kansa Indian tribe before the State of Kansas was created, as was the Missouri river before Missouri became a State.
Thanks for letting us see our own country through your eyes Marie.
It's much appreciated.
Me too!
It is cool she is seeing the out of the way areas. Who wants to see another Los Angeles/New York video anyway?
Amen! Just today I was talking with a friend about how I never want to see another "Top 10 restaurants in NYC" or "The best XYZ in LA" video again. It's no wonder most tourists flock to those two cities. Looking at the internet, you'd think they were the only places that existed in the whole country.
I appreciate it immensely that Marie travels all over the country, not just to the same old tourist hotspots.
Yeah, the best cities in the US are cities like Denver, Kansas City, Austin, Atlanta, etc....
If that's not confusing enough, there's actually a Kansas City in Kansas, too.
Just across Border Avenue!
@@jamesvandemark2086 State Line Road
West KC don't count.
You should take in the WWI Museum.
And the steamboat Arabia museum, possibly the most interesting museum I've ever been to
And the Toy and Miniature Museum and American Jazz Museum
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Union Station opened well over 100 years ago. In its prime it was a major rail hub for many decades. Heavily used for commercial traffic & passenger service. Starting in the 1950’s it began a steady decline. Eventually, the Station closed. People began a revitalization program that refreshed the facility. So much history there including a 1933 gangster shoot out.
Hello, I'm from Minnesota. Thank you for being an amazing guest here. I hope to control the mosquitos and cold weather for your return visit. I will try. I can not make any promises.
As a fellow Minnesotan, I wish you the best and hope you succeed! 😅
So many different animals at zoo..Beautiful Disney 100 Exhibition.Thank you..
I lived in Independence for over 9 years and worked in Lenexa, Kansas for most of that time. You should go to Hall's Center, owned by Hallmark. Arrowhead Stadium is on the Interstate and Royals Stadium is next door to it. There are a lot more places for you to visit.
Kansas City was a city before Kansas was a state. The name comes from a local Native American tribe and river. The town of Kansas, MO. is 8 years older than the state of Kansas. Years later it was renamed to Kansas City. Probably done so to avoid confusion, but even after hundreds of years, the confusion still exists. Having a Kansas City, KS doesn't help with the confusion. Stay away from there though!! Lol.
Many USA companies have found it is much cheaper for employees to work from their homes since covid.
It's acrosss the river from the state of Kansas - and ANOTHER Kansas City. 😅
It's not too late to move It back.
I am so happy you have visited my state and both major cities. Your video was so well done. KC Union Station is such a treasure and often has symphonic ensembles perform there. Unfortunately there is close by a huge IRS Office to which we all mail in taxes. Oh well you take the bad with the good. One day you will road trip across the Plains into Colorado and Wyoming, I can literally see it in my mind's eye. I hope some other Vloggers take note. This is how you visit the States.
Great upload Marie, very enjoyable!
Bonjour et merci Marie for the vlog!
I’m so glad you explored and enjoyed my hometown. It’s great to see it through the eyes of someone seeing it for the first time. Please come back! ❤
Thanks for making KC look good! There are a lot of exciting things happening here. For anyone who loved these videos, we’ve got affordable houses here too!
Shh. It's a secret we would prefer be kept.
Great channel Marie! ♥️
Thats so cool🥰
Wonderful video.
I like these travel videos for several reasons: you always seem to find cool music for them, you go to places rarely explored by Europeans, you always try things, the pacing is always appropriate (you don’t waste time), you always find the joy in your travels. I admire that. I always look forward to what you’re doing.
Thank you ☺️
Kansas City Missouri is named after the "Kanza" indian tribe and had the name "Kansas City" BEFORE kansas became a state. They (kansas) stole the name after we already had it.
Great channel.
That dog place is Bar-K and you bring your dog there and they all get along and are served as customers. Great concept.
Goin' to Kansas City
Kansas City, here I come
Goin' to Kansas City
Kansas City, here I come
They got some crazy little women there
And I'm gonna get me one
Gonna be standin' on the corner
Twelfth Street and Vine
Gonna be standin' on the corner
Twelfth Street and Vine
With my Kansas City baby
And a bottle of Kansas City wine
Well, I might take the train
I might take a plane
But if I have to walk
I'm goin' just the same
Goin' to Kansas City
Kansas City, here I come
They got some crazy little women there
And I'm gonna get me one
Ah, but you know
Yeah, must die
Ah, yeah
Now, if I stay with that woman
I know I'm gonna die
Gotta find a brand new baby
That's the reason why
Goin' to Kansas City
Kansas City, here I come
They got some crazy little women there
And I'm gonna get me one
They got some crazy little women there
And I'm gonna get me one
They got some crazy little women there
And I'm gonna get me one
Walt Disney lived in Kansas City in his younger days.
He lived in Marceline. Not KC.
@@wmason1961He also lived in KC. He started his first business there. Laugh-O-Gram Studios. Perhaps you should go to the exhibit or do some research.🙂
Please come back to KC soon!!!!
enjoyed your video 👍☺
That looked like a great zoo! My best friend was actually just in Kansas City for a bridal shower, and she highly recommended that zoo as well.
Bonjour Marie! Love to see that you still had mostly good weather, and were enjoying your visits. Hope you and your family are all doing well. Bonne journee! ~Be Blessed
Kansas City used to be a really vibrant city. Deindustrialization in the 1980s hit Kansas City really hard. That caused the suburbs to become large and wealthy, especially during the 90s and 00s. But the 10s saw the city proper begin to turn around. It still has some bad areas, but all things considered, Kansas City is a good place to live, and its a place where the best is yet to come.
You really don’t know. Disney’s props are stored right here in Orlando. Once every piece does tour it ends up right in the Orange County regional history museum. Personal effects of Walter Elias Disney actually are in the Disney museum in Anaheim. We deal with the stuff from the parks and movie props. Actually Orlando has most of the original wardrobes of every star from every movie that Disney has made. Some ride parts like gondolas and such end up on sale at antique stores or auctioned. I know the original sea serpent from 20,000 leagues under the sea went up on auction many times but it never was sold. It’s currently still in a warehouse somewhere in Orlando.
You are a doll honey such a sweet girl!
I remember Disney's 50th Anniversary celebrations... I'm getting old. You are the Belle of K.C. Marie
The KCS railroad is now owned by the Canadian Pacific Railroad. It is the CPKC Railroad now.
Thanks for visiting my home town (city). Kansas City is pretty laid back.
If in California (next?), come visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium. One of the best in the world.
OMG you saw a Ten Hundred mural in person!! I’m so jealous!
I keep telling y’all that the Dodge Challenger Hellcats are better than the icky Mustang.
Thank you for visiting...I wish you would have tried the barbeque. Would you come back?
She has a previous video where they go to River Market, Nelson Atkins Museum of Art and eat barbeque.
Of course!
Town topic cheeseburgers are a must do if looking for a great food experience in KC. Only the locals know it tho.
Marie, great video - glad you're getting to check out KC...you're not the only one who's been puzzled,... despite our geography lessons back in grade school many of us here in the States also forget it's (at least the bigger city) not in Kansas! Great music too, love the easy-going, 50s/60s-70s light jazz vibe!
Can't wait to see your take on Connecticut. I use to live there. I liked it. It's a beautiful state. Great seafood.
Yes! Thank You for highlighting our wonderful city. Sooo much to do here but you need to plan ahead next time to see the other Cool stuff…. like the WW 1 museum and the Steamboat Arabia museum. And definitely try to go to a KC Chiefs game !!
Another amazing video, Marie! So glad to see you enjoy the United States and to witness your adventures, especially to places i haven't been!
Do be careful in the Midwest! Hot, humid, and storms can brew up very quickly! Sorry that you singed your buns on the statue!
Kansas City, MO, was originally called Kansas, because it was founded overlooking the confluence of the Kansas and Missouri rivers, some time before the organization of the Kansas Territory. After Kansas became a state, the city changed its name to Kansas City to differentiate itself from the state across the way.
Bonjour Marie, the zoo was very interesting, and I'm glad there was a shower to get some relief from the heat.
I've been to Union Station in Washington, DC, and it is also a beautiful building. I hope your trip to Connecticut was a good one. One of my best friends is from there.
17:37: You are so cute and adorable. Love your hair styled that way.
Two earlier names (1853) for our town were Rabbitville and Possum Trot. The rumor is that it was because there was an abundance of both animals and they were frequently BBQed. I can attest to Rabbit but I'm not sure about Possum since it's a bit too greasy for my taste.
That looked like a huge zoo. So many different animals. You seemed to be so happy in this video. Love to see that smile.😊
😊 hi Marie...❤❤❤ safe travels as always.
If you want to escape the heat just make friends with the Polar Bears in their nice cool water. Just make sure it's after they have eaten a big dinner ! 😉
Fantastic! Thanks for visiting our wonderful city! You got to see some of it's best!!
Fantastic as always Marie!
Marie, I'm so glad you've been enjoying your travels in the US! June was definitely hot here in the Midwest... You probably didn't cross over into Kansas, but Kansas City is close enough to say you were in the state anyway. ;-) Happy trails!
Fun times, good memories.
Why is Alsace-Lorraine in France? It’s complicated.
Love your videos...Americans can learn a lot from you. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Soooo.... Lions that get their family jewels cut off won't grow a mane???
Kansas City Kansas and Kansas City Missouri. The state line separating the two. Crazy.
No...stateline separating 1 city. Which turned into 2.
great travelogue as usual
exquisite music! Merci Marie!!
Michigan City is in Indiana that happens all over America
Haven't watched yet but from the thumbnail it shows that homework wasn't done first! It's once city separated by state lines! Ok. Now I'll watch.
It’s two separate cities, both with the same name. It’s one metro area though.
The City of Kansas City, MO was established more than a few decades before Kansas was State in the Union.
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Hey Marie 😄 Weekend ✈️✨
WOW!!! Amazing Array of Animals , Cool there's mighty polar Bear's to greet you. It's wild how they've recreated habitats from around the world. The 🐵 were playful , exotic 🐦 , the 🐍 taken a drink , it must have been hot. The Kangaroos do look like there free to roam but I wouldn't get to close ( they sometimes put dogs in headlocks ) that one doing okay just chilling , it's legal to have them us pets in Texas but I wouldn't advise it. Do you remember that funny scene from Crocodile Dundee french fry. It's terrific that you got to feed some 🐪 ( they even eat meat & fish on rare occasions) they don't deserve there bad reputation & Billy 🐐 there so cute & funny. The Aquarium 🐠 was wonderful , I'm impressed for it's size how much it looks just like the ocean. Pretty fish , the Stingray so graceful & the Jellyfish are Captivating. I don't mind smaller fish & Seahorses etc being kept so much but larger animals like Sharks 🦈 & Turtles should be returned to the open sea whenever it's possible.
It must have been a relief getting sprayed 🚿 , as good as it feels to have blue skies & sunshine , it sucks during the summer having to deal with the sticky humidity.
The African savannah area looked the most outstanding. 🐘 Elephant's are magnificent , among my favorites , who would have thought there could be left trunked / handed like us , you learn something new everyday. The wild dogs do have pack power & are successful hunters but I doubt if they get the chance there , it would scare away the tourists. I know you've already mentioned Cheetah 🐆 are your favorite too. I like how there's a boardwalk running alongside them , the females tend to be solitary but the males ( 3 bros) prefer to be together. They also have a impressive habitat for the Leopards & there's a rare stripped Hyena. Getting up close to the 🦁 was Super duper , I was kinda confused if they were male or not , the paws are a giveaway , how could they do that to them , hopefully there mane will grow back. Anyway the 🐧 were adorable & don't seem to have much of people even in the wild. I saw one recently that got left behind on a beach but found the courage & instinct to go against the tide , hope he made it back. I wish you had time to discover more & went across the rope bridge but seeing all the animals would probably take days. They do have a silverback 🦍 Gorilla & if you do meet one be careful not to stare or show your teeth it's a sign of aggression. There's also a rare Caracal 🐈 Cat , a cute bat eared Fox & a Bongo , that's rarely seen living in the dense jungle.
The Meals you had looked freshly yummy 😋 , the live music was a 🎤 blast , even granny was getting on in it , wonder if they know any Rush . Cheetos could get addictive with all those variety's , they kinda remind me of wotsits from the UK but are flamin hot to. Your have to remember to pack your favorite snacks if there not available back home.
Union station was Grand & Elegant , the Railroad pics were marvelous , the mail engine a interesting window into the past , I can relate to because my home town always been famous for making them. Hope you get to see 🚂 more of them in action.
Walt's 🐭 looking larger than life , the exhibition was magical , brings back a lot of fond memories. A real treat seeing his original drawings , models( like the nautilus) & props , the wooden boy from Pinocchio was heartwarming , one of my favorites "if you wish upon a star" & snow white & the 7 dwarfs ( nice picture with dopey) will always be special because it was the very first for me , ahead of it's time using the real movements of actors traced on to film , I was pleased there was something on Herbie , the beloved beetle , I found out one of the original cars is owned by a guy in Texas. The interactive features were cool. We have much to thank Walt Disney for bringing us happiness & believing your dreams can come true.
The Riverfront with it's mural was cool , a pleasant & relaxing stroll but where was everyone? It's superb & informative that they've payed homage to the first french explorers & the 4 houses , a legacy worth treasuring. The 🐶 cafe had a nice vibe & seemed top notch for a bite or two. I'm glad you experienced more of how it really feels to live in a gritty city & not just as a tourist. Be sure to check out the Zoo's Facebook page with willow the giraffe calf & the rescued sea otters , they had a rhino fundraiser recently & the Zoo review online that goes into greater detail about all the animals. Branson Aquarium also worth visiting.
Your vibrant innocence & curiosity for discovering something new always makes me smile , merci beaucoup Marie , Blessed be , Have a Fantastic week. 👨 💕 🍁✌️
Prays to the families who have lost Loved ones due to Hurricane Helena , Operation Airdrop ( online) is underway , give something if you can. God bless 💞 🙏
Thanks Marie, it was fun watching more of your explorations! Much love to you as always from Minnesota! ❤
Thanks for sharing. Yeah, zoos and aquariums are always good. Except the zoos always stink! They are big on grits there. They have other stuff, of course. The women are beautiful! Everyone nice. A little flat on terrain for me. And you don't mess with Texas, or Oklahoma, or Kansas - got that?
Fun video! Thumbnail confused me a bit. But was fun to see your trip! Looked super fun!
Love the concept of a bar for dogs. Being a dog lover myself, I would never want to leave! 🐾 Bon weekend, and see you in Connecticut! Cheers! 🍻🌞✈️🌎🇺🇸
I love how enthusiastic you are, and you are always willing to try anything, even Cheetos! You are a joy to watch. Do you ever talk about your travel companion (or companions)? How do you meet them?
If your traveling timetable permits, I recommend South Dakota and Wyoming. So much scenery to see, especially on the western side of the states.
6:44 Hot cross buns. The Philadelphia Zoo has a skytram too, but one day they started running it backwards and all the animals throughout the zoo started freaking out ! They must have thought the world was ending !
Be glad you were there and not in Phoenix AZ. Today (Saturday 9/28) we are at 45C
Fun entertaining video Marie! You sure seem to pack a lot into the short time you have to visit each place. Very envious of your travels! Thanks for taking us along! :0) 🐺
What is your travel schedule? Many of us Americans would like to travel our own Nation but the cost of living requiring us to stay locked in work (even taking up 2 or 3 jobs) provides little or no time to do much of anything else.
Marie, I traveled the usa as a younger man by hopping onto movie freight trains. Made it from north east Pennsylvania all the way down too mobile Alabama. Then out through Texas too Arizona all the way up to the pacific north west.
Did they mention the other Kansas City & Border Avenue? It really is a nice city!
At 12:05 in the video something moves between the waffle and the chicken on the plate.. It is hard to see on the computer, but on a widescreen TV it is noticeable.
It's nice now!! You need to hang out at pool or lake during the summer or go places early morning and evening but it's still hot in the summer! I think St.Louis is hotter than KC in summer!
It is very normal to see the kangaroos out in the open there. Haha.
Good job sunshine ! Thanks
What a treat seeing a rubber ducky at the zoo.
I love penguins!!
If you see coal most likely it came from West Virginia. It’s the only place in America where coal is still being extracted. Most likely from near the town of Welch. It’s the only place I know with active coal mines. That coal isn’t for our use. It’s going to Asia likely China into the city of Harbin in the extreme north of the country. It’s going to the port of Los Angeles to a ship onto the port of Hong Kong then onto the port of either Shanghai or Guangzhou then it’s going to be transferred to a train into the city of Harbin.
Coal unfortunately doesn’t really have any decent profits as most companies in the business just break even. It’s just wages, equipment costs, manpower costs and everything else. The company just breaks even when everything is said and done. Also coal is shunned as a fuel source as we’ve been working on alternative energy sources for years while coal is seen as a relic of the past.
You do realize that there are coal fired power plant still in use here in the US. A lot of US Coal also comes from the Powder River Basin up in Montana. Thus a portion of the coal gets shipped via barge down the Missouri River.
Yes, coal is on the outs for electric generation, but Natural gas has stormed the electric power generation.
There are coal mines in Wyoming as well.
Kansas City is on the border of Kansas and Missouri, so its not "just" in Missouri.
Sure, but nearly everything worth seeing in KC is on the MO side.
@@kc2dc444 doesnt remotely matter, has nothing to do with the subject.
I also could never understand why a city in Missouri would be named KANSAS City. But I was from New York City, so maybe that explains why I didn't understand Missourians...
Kansas city, MO is a little bit older than the state of Kansas
You should come to Omaha, Nebraska sometime. We aren't as big or as cool as KC, but we have arguably one of the best Zoo's in the world. We also have some other chill places like The Old Market, Blackstone district, and Josyln Art Museum
Dont forget to get ya a Runza for lunch!
From what I understand, the "Missouri river" got it's name before there were the states of Kansas and Missouri, and when they eventually got around to drawing the borders, they thought the river would be a good way to mark it. The majority of Kansas City is on the Missouri (East)side, which makes sense, I'm sure many settlers got to the river and said "nah, we're good"
Actually the major trails that the settlers used may have started around the Missouri River but then went south into Kansas. When they crossed into Kansas territory they were not close to the river since it only forms part of the northern border between the states.
If you like zoos you should head up 200 miles to Omaha. The Henry Doorly zoo is consistently rated the best or one of the best in the world.
Love your videos! So well done and interesting. The music is always relaxing to hear as your videos play. You've seen many places most Americans will never see. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you!!
I'm sure you read about it in the exhibit, but the Disney100 exhibit that you went to was the final date on the tour because it's nearest to Walt Disney's hometown of Marceline, Missouri, off of whose main street Walt Disney based Main Street USA at Disneyland, and because Kansas City is where Walt first started his career in animation.
Hi, if I had known you were going to be here in the KC area I would have made a point to meet up just to say "hello" ... and offer to show you guys around (show some genuine KC hospitality).
Kansas city is a decent city, but unfortunately incompetent leadership really hinders it. Violent crime is rampant and there's no serious effort to get it under control.
Watching your travel videos has long become an enjoyable habit! You never disappoint. KC is beautiful. You found another Zoo & Aquarium! Love it. I never knew the connection here to Walt Disney. A surprisig bonus to see his work being celebrated during your visit.
As Columbia Mo residents, we have a unique perspective since we are approximately equidistant from KC and STL. I greatly prefer the STL zoo. It's free. And mostly level. With no extra expenses for riding a tram. Which the hills at the KC zoo make a requirement. Especially when it is hot. I prefer KC and go there a lot more often than STL for many reasons, but the zoo isn't one of them. KC s union station is magnificient at Christmas.
There are still many empty buildings all over the USA because of the COVID-19 lockdowns. Businesses were forced to close and never recovered.
Really enjoyed your Kansas City videos. I grew up and have lived just outside the Kansas City, Kansas area my whole life, so it's really cool seeing your take on the city (even if it was all on the Missouri side).
it hasn't even been that hot this year....weird
It's Kansas City because the town of Kansas was there first. That's where all the attractions are on the Missouri side. Then someone decided that we need to make the territory just west of Kansas City Missouri the territory of Kansas. Then once Kansas City Missouri became a business Hub a town in Kansas changed their name to Kansas City too. That's the confusion. No matter what anyone says there's only one Kansas City and it's in missouri. Everything else is just a suburb
Should have gone to Union Station at night and done a ghost hunt. It's supposedly very haunted.😄😄
As I remember the Kansas river was named after the Kansa Indian tribe before the State of Kansas was created, as was the Missouri river before Missouri became a State.