French Lick

On Wednesday we decided to take a trip down south to French Lick, Indiana. When we woke that morning, we knew it was a goodd choice-- it was pouring outside and it did not let up until much later in the day! Our first stop? West Baden Springs and the renovated hotel.

My parents had driven my sister and I down to West Baden Springs when we first moved to Indiana in the mid 80's. As a kid, I thought of many other things that I wanted to be doing at the time than looking at some dilapidated building! However, seeing it now was tremendous. I took a few shots of the inside of the building but the grounds were just as tremendous. Maybe next time if it is not raining we will have to take another trip!
The inner part of the building is this awesome domed atrium. We took advantage of this great view and had lunch inside the atrium.

When we first arrived, we walked the circle around the inside of the building. Along the way, we came across a door which led to the porch access and Tyler and Grampy rested for a bit in the chairs. I forgot to take a shot of the view they were privy to, but it was great!

When we entered back into the building, Tyler was getting antsy. He kept running ahead of us and darting in and out of the doorways along our walk. Kind of reminded me of a Austin Powers meets Mission Impossible!

Frank and I in front of a fire place located within the atrium. All the artwork around it had been restored back to its original appearance.

The view up the walls in the atrium. Everything was so meticulous and ornate. The tiles on the floors were individual subway style tiles, restored to their former condition, as well. Hanging out on the chaise lounge in the atrium:

Tyler's reward for behaving so well at the resort? A trip to the Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park! Another reason to not be sad for all the rain on this day! When we first arrived Tyler was very unsure about what to do despite the great children's area. However once he got the hang of it, there was no getting him away from the slides!

Getting ready for another ride!

Waiting patiently for his turn on the children's play scape...

Thank goodness Grampy was along for the ride... Frank and I were able to take off and go down some of the adult slides while Tyler was entertaining himself. I am not even sure that Tyler knew we were gone! When we returned Grampy reported that Tyler had gone down the same slide at least 20 times! And that was just when he was counting. We were able to pull Tyler away from the slide and take a trip in the tube around the lazy river.

All full of water and all out of energy! What a fun day!