Day Trippin #2

 

 

At the end of our week of local travels, we

decided to check out our closest big city, Cleveland.

Neither of us have had reason or opportunity to be

in Cleveland in recent years but have been aware the there

is a great deal going on.

 

 

 

Lolley the Trolley leaves from the Power Station where the

Aquarium is located, also Windows on the Lake where

Cory and Laura's wedding reception will

be held, is there.   It was a beautiful day.

Cool wall art.

 

 

 

There were 3 trollies leaving for the 9:00 tour.  Picture taking

was not easy from the trollies so I don't have much, but

the tour was very good.  There really is a lot going

on.  In my life Cleveland has always been in

decline so seeing signs of life is exciting.

 

 

 

Actual nice looking cityscape.

 

 

When I was a kid, the air pollution was so bad that

you could not see the top of "the Term"

when you drove into the city.

 

 

We had a quick stop to stretch our legs at the

City Greenhouse.

It was beautiful and we are hoping to get back to look around.

 

 

 

I forget how many different kinds of bridges are down in the

flats - lots.  We took a Goodtime 2 boat tour of the

lake/river years ago - time to do it again.  This

particular bridge is no longer used, but

I think the rest are.

 

 

 

I love all the churches.  I have always wanted to

take a church tour, but I am not aware of one.

There are, however, walking tours of 5 different areas of the

city.  We are hoping to check those out also.

 

 

We wrapped up the outing with lunch in Little Italy. 

 

 

Next day we returned to check out Edgewater Park, an old and

rundown city park that has recently been taken over by the

MetroParks.  Boy, were we impressed!  It was sparkling clean

and lovely.  This is the newly rehabbed beach...

 

...and at the far side of it was the newly created dog beach.

Arlo and Maggie quickly made friends and had a ball!

 

 

After some beachtime, we walked around the hiking/biking paved path

 

 

to a really nice observation pier that jutted way out into the lake.

I'm pretty sure your Dad has some better photos.



 

Adjoining Edgewater is a Wendy Park, a small, but very nice

park with a walking path along the outlet of the river.  On the

other side of this bridge to the right is Shooters.  We watched

trains roll across that bridge from the deck at the restaurant.

Do you remember?

 

 

We finished up at the Market, vowing to make at least

one trip per month.  We have eaten well this week!

 

So, this week, we are back to our regular retired routine...sort of.

Hope you are all well.  LeAnna, good luck as you begin

your new job.  Adam, hope your next hitch is a good one.

Oscar, good luck, buddy.

Ian and Eleftheria and Artemis, sorry I missed your Skype call:-(  Enjoy the

rest of your stay in the village.  Ian, good luck as you begin preparing for

the new school year.  Eleftheria and Artemis - stay cool and enjoy your days.

Keith and Sarah - see you soon!  Can't wait :-)

Love you all so very much, Mom