Cape Girardeau

I had the pleasure of taking a day trip to good ole Cape Girardeau today! A coworker of mine and I called on some clients in Cape, and it was a successful trip! We stopped by the university, and two other clients, updating them on some new products. And joy of joys, I finally visited the brand new Isle of Capri Casino! A big, controversial addition to Cape, since I left there over 6 years ago. I think it's a wonderful thing! ...bringing over 700 jobs to the city. While inside, I took special notice of the finishes, since my company had a small part in the final installation. It is, without a doubt, the least casino-y casino I have ever seen. I wasn't even overstimulated .... For awhile I thought I was just in a nice new retirement facility or something. Until I stepped on the game floor. Then it was the familiar flashing lights and dinging slot machines. And the people you see at a casino at 2pm on a Thursday... Oh boy! Then I proceeded to lose $10 on the penny slots, while my coworker almost doubled her $10! Victory! I LOVE being in Cape. And I also really like casinos, however, I rarely go. So being in Cape's new casino was definitely the highlight of my busy week!! Do you recognize the other landmarks in the pics below?