The Inner Foodie (Inner Journey)

Today Consisted of three different adventures. First we went to the Ursuline Convent. The Ursuline Convent was very big and beautiful. I am not the most religious person in the city. I believe religion is the best for some but not for me. I did not feel very comfortable, but I did enjoy going and seeing the architecture. I think it is weird to donate money to a place and it not getting taxed. I liked that the chapel had a statue of Joan of Arc. I like that she fought in battles, it makes me happy that she tried to fight the patriarchal society. She also has a statue else where in the city and her weapon of choice is the canon. After the Ursuline Convent, we went to the St. Louis Cathedral it was larger than life. I really liked the walk back to the cathedral. There were a ton of people and performers. The music clung around the city and streets. I loved being able to see the dancing Pikachu. I wish I was able to take a picture with him, but we were too busy. The air smelt like fresh sweets and barbecue. I would enjoy going and eating at one of the barbecue places or eat something that I never eat in Peoria. This is the city that has the most unusual people and I like the open and free atmosphere.
In the cathedral we enjoyed looked at the way they are set up. I wish I was more into the religious vibes. I did not relate too much.
The most exciting part of the day was going to the food tasting. The food was different than what I had expected. I had the turtle soup and it tasted like a weird chicken. It was unlike anything I have eaten. The praline was really good and sweet. They use butter, cream, and pecans. They are almost like a soft brittle. I am excited to try more food later on my own. Today was a success.