After a 1hr 45 minute drive , we arrived in Ste Genevieve, Historic town for many reasons,mostly for its preserved architecture.

Brunch in the "Old Brick House" Oldest/first brick building , north of the Mississipi.

Ian & I went to the Museum, a fascinating insight into life during the 1800's.

Hollie checked into Ste Genevieves church ,for a catch up with him upstairs.

The church is home to an incredible number of religous relics.

We found our Bestie Westie, Pakistani \stylie on music row, we made ourselves lovely & headed off to Opry land.

With mum listening at home & communicating via text, Our opening act The Gatlin Brothers.

Kelsea Ballerini, an up and coming young star.

She sang her current single " Peter Pan ".

Old Crow Medicine show , an intoxicating mix of Fiddle , Harmonica & banjo's!

They were awarded a replica bronze brick to celebrate 90 yrs of Opry.

Henry Cho a Vietnamese comedian was very funny with his take on American life & Jokey racism.

Michael Ray, was a sexy young thing , had the girls screaming!

Husband & wife award winning duet, Thompson Square.

Introducing their baby Cooper, now 8 months old.

The very funny Bill Anderson with his unique look on life & love... : )

And finally our headline act Carrie Underwood.

A 3 song set finished our spectacular evening.

We were so close we could almost touch her , lots of fans pushed forward to try for selfies.

All too soon the evening was over & we are ushered out to make way for a 2nd performance.

A late dinner in Chuy's mexican diner, lots of food we didn't recognise, in this busy joint !

Lovely day ! time to journey back to the Bombay Best Westie.

Goodnight all xxx