Hello From Big MO, photo by milligfunk
Saturday’s Chocolate Walk in historic Ste. Genevieve, Missouri was a friendly reminder that small town folks are…well…friendly. My mom and I made friends in nearly every shop, and as the day progressed, we came across one shop who’s trusting owner left a sign in the window saying “I went next door to stay warm. Come on in and look around!”
This next shop’s owner must have had a vested interest in the Mineral Area Athletic Association basketball tournament, because he left his chocolate sitting on the street with his own variation on the other shop owner’s friendly note:
Help Yourself, photo by milligfunk
I think it’s worth noting that the same window that holds the “The Cranberry Merchant” sign here is the window that used to hold a black and white photo of the Brooklyn Bridge. I blogged about that storefront window this fall.
In yet another window – this time of a gallery – was an 8.5″ x 11″ piece of paper with friendly, block-printed, Sharpee marker letters saying, “They listed me by accident. I’m not here. Sorry!!!”
Ste. Gen. is the vision of small town life with it’s quaint shops, historic buildings, and incredibly trusting and friendly people. If you find yourself tooling down the the Mississippi Riverfront, I highly recommend a stop in this fantastic little town.
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For other posts related to Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri:
Pickle Springs State Natural Area
Ste. Genevieve Chocolate Walk Pt. I: Hats
Ste. Genevieve Chocolate Walk Pt. II: The Walk
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I have never been but you make it sound sort of like the southern section of Southeast Missouri. Sadly, there are few small towns that have rustic charm anymore, from what I’ve seen. I cannot wait to see it!
Sounds like the Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce should be paying me for marketing them so well via my blog, Darrin.