As you’ve probably figured out, I am trying to get the hang of not only being on the road, but of blogging – so please bear with me. I promise to try not to do a bunch of posts in one day again. I’ve just spent the majority of my computer time the last few days trying to figure out how to put the slideshows into my blog entries so I haven’t been writing much until now. Thank you, Laura, for your help! Think I’ve got the hang of it now. I’ve been thinking about other things to add to the site too, so you’ll see some new things over the coming days such as a map (thanks to Tara) that tracks where I go and an FAQ. So stay tuned. Now back to our regularly scheduled program:
Seth and I woke up on Day 3 and headed straight for Cleveland for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Many of the pictures in the slideshow above of Days 3 and 4 were taken by Seth. As soon as he got in the car and I was telling him about how hard it is to drive, write and take pictures at the same time, he volunteered to take pictures as we drove. And he did a great job! We were actually disappointed when we saw that you’re not allowed to take pictures in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, only in the lobby and outside. Oh well.
We did walk around a bit after and got pictures of Lake Erie and the Cleveland Browns’ stadium, and from the road Seth got the Cleveland Indians’ stadium and some other city shots. It seems like a nice, small city, reminded me a bit of Buffalo.
From there we started to drive to Columbus to go see some racing. I was very excited – I haven’t been to a race in years and really wanted to get some race car shots. Alas, the rain started and we knew we were doomed. So we rerouted (well, Aidan did) and ended up at the movies. The Other Guys. It was pretty good – great cast and some good lines, but it could’ve been done better. We found a little place nearby and crashed there for the night.
This morning we decided to have a lazy Sunday. We had a great brunch at Bob Evans – the people in Ohio are so nice! We drove back toward Lima and decided to take in another movie. The Switch – very funny and sweet – I loved it. Seth then showed me around his school, and after dinner I took a few last pictures of Ohio. I saw a train parked on some tracks, with the sun going down and I couldn’t resist. Of course AFTER I wandered through the brush, closer to the tracks to get a better shot and heard rattling, Seth told me that there ARE snakes in Ohio. Think I’ll watch where I walk on this trip. Oh, the things I’ll do for a good picture!
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I agree with Tina, I am totally living vicariously through your trip. I’m loving reading about it and checking out the pictures. Thank you for keeping us all posted its great.
Mall of America is amazing. I haven’t done a lot of traveling in my life but since I started working for this company I’ve gotten to travel a little bit and one of my trips was to our corporate office in St. Paul. I was there for a week a couple of years ago and they allowed us a single evening while we were there to explore the mall. So much to see, you could spend 2 days there and still not see the whole thing. There’s amusement park rides in the middle of it. There’s life size lego sculptures too. So cool. Take your time and enjoy it!!
Oh my gosh, I had no idea it was really that big! I may need to go on a few rides when I’m there. Maybe it’ll reduce the amount of shopping I do…
I’m so glad you like the blog! And thank you for your offer on bed bugs – I hope I won’t have any issues, but am relieved I know who to call if I do!
Fabulous slideshow – hope my instructions/comments weren’t too confusing. Is hard to get it right the first time…safe travels!!!!
Your instructions were great – it’s just some of the things on WordPress that can be confusing, but their help section actually helped! 🙂 Thanks again!
HAhahahaaa… loved the GPS issues… that’s hysterical!! I’m going to need to share that conversation. Thanks for the laugh!!!
On your previous blog entry, I second Dad’s motel advice and Gramma shared some good advice as well! 🙂
Glad you had a nice time in Ohio and visit with Seth. I love the pictures in slideshow set up! Wonderful pictures as usual. The Falls were beautiful!! Thanks for posting as I am living vicariously through you at the moment. Great idea for Seth to take the pictures while traveling. And PLEASE get those cassettes for your voice recorder!!!! I’d be happy to pick them up and send them to you, but I don’t believe you have a traveling address?!?
So, where are we.. ahem… I mean, you, headed next? Miss you!
So glad I could amuse you! 🙂 You’ll be happy to hear that I DID get the tapes, so am now using it. Seth and I were in hysterics because the first time I tried it I accidently had it on fast play and I sounded like a chipmunk! Next up: Wisconsin to visit Andrea, a friend from high school, and her family. Then Mall of America (for all of my girlfriends) and then Des Moines, to visit my friend Jen… Miss you too – call any time! xo