Showing posts with label amusement park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label amusement park. Show all posts

12 August 2012

Riding the Dragon

Sometimes we need to stretch to find cultural relevance. Sometimes it's just around the corner in a place you don't expect.
OK, this is clearly not in China much less Asia. In Minneapolis / St. Paul we have two zoos - the older / smaller / free one is in St. Paul and is located in Como Park.  Lots to do there - swimming, concerts, a lake to walk around, good golf course, picnic grounds, and a small amusement park.

Como is only a few blocks away from the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, which start in a couple weeks. My daughter wanted to use up her ride-pass card before the Fair and the start of school.

There's actually a decent array of rides there for younger kids -  nothing for teenagers.  I was pleasantly surprised to see this metal-track kiddie coaster!
Nice work with a Chinese dragon head. St. Paul has a big Asian population & it's becoming a cultural hub because of that. So you know people on staff cared to get it right...

Very impressive styling work - it looks like a Dragonboat!
The ride was not really designed for someone of my size - I had to hold on tight to keep from falling out in a couple places - but my daughter had a blast!