Friday, August 08, 2003
Vacation(s)
We just finished our two-part vacation for the summer.
Phase I
We spent a week back in Seattle. It was good to see family, friends, and all the familiar places.
We did some touristy stuff - Snoqualmie Falls and the Pike Place Market. We also went to Golden Gardens Park to dip our toes in salt water.
We also attended a bunch of parties - birthdays, beach, friendly get-togethers, family dinners. We even got to do a walk-through of our house (which we're renting out while we're here.) We were fearing the worst, but the place was immaculate.
It's good to go on these trips, but there are so many expectations, and so many reminders of the things we miss.
Phase II
We were in Evanston long enough to do laundry before heading out on a Midwest road trip. We figure that since we're here, we ought to see some of it. We had planned to head up the west side of Michigan, but never made it there. A last minute decision sent us eastward.
On the way out of Evanston, we were caught in a hail-filled deluge. The hail wasn't very big, but it was more than I had ever seen before. We stopped at Indiana Dunes, but the storm had followed us from Chicago, so the lightning and accompanying rain put a damper on exploring.
We stopped in South Bend and saw the College Football Hall of Fame. It's OK if you're already there, but don't make a special trip.
It surprised us that the highlight of the trip was Cleveland. We went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Most of the memorabilia isn't much of a draw for me, but it was cool to be sipping my Frappucino, listening to Frampton doing "Do You Feel Like We Do." (Almost as good as listening to it while driving around with peanut butter soft serve.)
We went to Jacobs Field and saw the Mariners beat the Indians. (Go M's!) We also stopped at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, another place to see if you're already there.
We headed up to the Erie shore just west of Cedar Point. (No, we didn't go to the park. We're not much into thrill rides.) We went to Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island. It's quaint, but touristy.
So, all in all, fun, but not great.
Phase I
We spent a week back in Seattle. It was good to see family, friends, and all the familiar places.
We did some touristy stuff - Snoqualmie Falls and the Pike Place Market. We also went to Golden Gardens Park to dip our toes in salt water.
We also attended a bunch of parties - birthdays, beach, friendly get-togethers, family dinners. We even got to do a walk-through of our house (which we're renting out while we're here.) We were fearing the worst, but the place was immaculate.
It's good to go on these trips, but there are so many expectations, and so many reminders of the things we miss.
Phase II
We were in Evanston long enough to do laundry before heading out on a Midwest road trip. We figure that since we're here, we ought to see some of it. We had planned to head up the west side of Michigan, but never made it there. A last minute decision sent us eastward.
On the way out of Evanston, we were caught in a hail-filled deluge. The hail wasn't very big, but it was more than I had ever seen before. We stopped at Indiana Dunes, but the storm had followed us from Chicago, so the lightning and accompanying rain put a damper on exploring.
We stopped in South Bend and saw the College Football Hall of Fame. It's OK if you're already there, but don't make a special trip.
It surprised us that the highlight of the trip was Cleveland. We went to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Most of the memorabilia isn't much of a draw for me, but it was cool to be sipping my Frappucino, listening to Frampton doing "Do You Feel Like We Do." (Almost as good as listening to it while driving around with peanut butter soft serve.)
We went to Jacobs Field and saw the Mariners beat the Indians. (Go M's!) We also stopped at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, another place to see if you're already there.
We headed up to the Erie shore just west of Cedar Point. (No, we didn't go to the park. We're not much into thrill rides.) We went to Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island. It's quaint, but touristy.
So, all in all, fun, but not great.
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