On Wednesday, Bob, Maggie, and I went shopping at Steelyard Commons in Cleveland! Before shopping, we provided the Recycling Bin at West 25th Street and Scranton Road with some deposits. Once we started shopping, we bought items from Target, Deals, and Wal Mart Supercenter. Since we had frozen foods, we took them back to our house.
Lunch was at McDonald's on Snow Road in Parma! I had two Filet O' Fish Sandwiches with French Fries. Bob had a Big Mac and fries. Maggie had a Grilled Chicken and Ranch Premium McWrap and fries. Bob and I had soda. Maggie had (tap) water. We used four coupons for our food! The food was worth the discounted rate.
After McDonald's, we took Bob to work. After that event, we took a second trip to the Recycling Bin. Maggie then took me to the Parma-Snow Library (If we didn't have the second batch of recyclables, I would have gone directly to the library after lunch since it is within walking distance.). The library was okay since I talked to my friends Nancy and Amy!
After the library, I headed towards Brecksville for my annual Pilgrimage (via the #35 bus) to honor my brother Danny (He died on 6-2-2006.) Due to an accident, there was a detour that led me past John Glenn Elementary School in the Parma District before returning to the usual route. I made a brief visit to Walgreen's in Independence before my next bus (#77F). I then headed for the Pilgrimage over Chippewa Creek on Chippewa Road, where most of my brother's ashes reside. I threw two stones into the creek before going over to the fence where I watched the scattering of the ashes on June 8, 2006 (Going down the hill that day was too hazardous for me. Access beyond the fence is currently forbidden.).
I then walked the perimeter of the Brecksville Shopping Center before entering the Marc's that was Giant Eagle before it moved to Broadview Heights (Near I-77) last year! I then crossed the street to the nearby Shell Gas Station. In the Mid 1980s, while eating dinner with my parents at the then Spanish Tavern (Now Burntwood Tavern) on Brecksville Road, a waitress decided to be funny in announcing that the Rest Rooms were down the street at the Shell Station. I finally visited the Shell Station to take care of some business. Upon leaving the Shell Station, I barely made my bus back to Independence which was better for co-ordination with the bus that would have made a much shorter trip to my house.
After coming home, I made some tilapia for dinner! The fish smell lasted longer than necessary! An open kitchen window took care of most of the "aroma"! This evening's tilapia will be done in the oven. This could be interesting.
It was a busy day, but spending time with my closest family made it worthwhile.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
Max and Erma Did Not Ask Us to Sing "Happy Birthday!"
On Monday, we celebrated my sister's birthday at Max and Erma's in Middleburg Heights, OH! The participants were my brothers Bob, Joe, and Tim, my sisters Patty and Maggie, my brothers-in-law Dan and Mike, my nephew Dan and his daughters Amy Marie and Emily, and Tim's companion Lois! (My niece-in-law Laura was enjoying dinner with her former co-workers.) As expected, we sang to Kathleen, but the interesting part is that an unknown couple came to our table after finding out that it was her birthday requesting that we sing to her.
Another interesting item is that my Aunt Joan was in the next room with her church group from St. Bridget of Kildare in Parma, OH! She visited with us briefly!! It was nice to see her again after not seeing her since her Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Party about two years ago!
I enjoyed my food!! I had a mushroom cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and pickles (The Red Onion was removed.). It was tasty! I assume the others enjoyed their food as well.
After Max and Erma's, the whole group (Except for Joe and Aunt Joan) went to Honey Hut on State Road in Cleveland to enjoy some ice cream! I had a special flavor for this month, Honey Graham. The ice cream was up to the usual standards. I wonder how Rota Spring Farm (Sterling, MA ) would compare if they had Honey Graham as a flavor (Their web site did not mention that particular flavor!!)!
After the ice cream, Dan Sr., Patty, Dan Jr., Amy Marie, and Emily stopped by my house! Amy Marie and Emily had never been to my house!! Amy Marie found a creative way to pet our cat. She petted Morgan's face! Intentionally or unintentionally, she provided a climax to a very interesting evening!
This night will always be a night to remember!!
Another interesting item is that my Aunt Joan was in the next room with her church group from St. Bridget of Kildare in Parma, OH! She visited with us briefly!! It was nice to see her again after not seeing her since her Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Party about two years ago!
I enjoyed my food!! I had a mushroom cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, and pickles (The Red Onion was removed.). It was tasty! I assume the others enjoyed their food as well.
After Max and Erma's, the whole group (Except for Joe and Aunt Joan) went to Honey Hut on State Road in Cleveland to enjoy some ice cream! I had a special flavor for this month, Honey Graham. The ice cream was up to the usual standards. I wonder how Rota Spring Farm (Sterling, MA ) would compare if they had Honey Graham as a flavor (Their web site did not mention that particular flavor!!)!
After the ice cream, Dan Sr., Patty, Dan Jr., Amy Marie, and Emily stopped by my house! Amy Marie and Emily had never been to my house!! Amy Marie found a creative way to pet our cat. She petted Morgan's face! Intentionally or unintentionally, she provided a climax to a very interesting evening!
This night will always be a night to remember!!
Sunday, June 2, 2013
As Much Fun As I Had, Home Is Where the Heart Is.
My last day started with a Granola Bar (Not the Inexpensive Ones that I buy from Aldi, but the High Fiber ones that are one step up)! A late breakfast at Michael's Bridge Diner in Lancaster was scheduled. As it turned out, it was lunchtime when we reached the restaurant! Dan Sr., Patty, and Bob still had breakfast items for lunch (I have done this for lunch and dinner, but I was in lunch mode that day! (They charged 79 cents extra for a substitution of Egg Whites, which is criminal (IHOP used to charge 69 cents, but the surcharge was usually waived.)) I had another Veggie Burger with Swiss Cheese and French Fries that were delicious! If you like Scrambler Marie's, First Watch, or Original Pancake House, you would enjoy this one of a kind restaurant. It is a breakfast and lunch establishment. The hunting decor is a distinguishing feature, but it wouldn't be out of place at a Cracker Barrel. (Thankfully, Cracker Barrel has dinner hours! I don't think that I have ordered a Breakfast Item there yet.)
After lunch (or brunch for some people), we dropped off Dan Sr. at home. Patty, Bob, and I then went to the Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster. After almost thirty years of visiting Lancaster, I finally made my local library debut. I picked up some local literature that I expect to enjoy tomorrow after attending Kathleen's Birthday Party! I asked for the local phone book! I learned that they had stopped distributing them in the area, if not all of Verizon Territory (Oberlin, Wellington, Grafton, and most of Medina County are the areas closest to me in Verizon Territory!) I have continued on a quest to find phone book listings from Verizon Territory in a format similar to a traditional phone book. There were some markets available briefly, but it has been a failure so far.
We then went back to the house for a short time.
Our last moments in New England were enjoyed while Patty took Bob and me to T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, RI (Near Providence). The trip went smoothly this time. We had air conditioning in the car this time around, unlike last year when Dan Sr. drove us back. We said our goodbyes and headed into the airport.
Security was almost very smooth! We had our already checked boarding passes in the tubs provided for the X-Ray devices for checking Carry-on Bags! TSA wanted to see them again! Thankfully, the problem was handled smoothly! We then went to an early dinner at Famous Famiglia! I had a slice of Chicken and Broccoli Pizza! Bob had a Sausage Stromboli, which I sampled. (Pepperoni Stromboli was not available.) The food was enjoyable, but it may have been overpriced (Famous Famiglia and Johnny Rocket's (Last year airport meal in Warwick) have left the Cleveland Market for the most part.) I bought a couple of instant lottery tickets that were losers. The machines in Rhode Island are slightly more complicated than they are in Ohio.
Eventually, we boarded the plane! Unlike our trip into Warwick, Bob's bag fit into the overhead compartment. We had a nice flight attendant named Nikki! I asked her if she knew one of my high school classmates who is also a Flight Attendant for United Airlines. She did not! Thankfully, this flight was about as smooth as our previous flight! We arrived in Cleveland more on less on schedule.
I called Maggie to pick us up at the airport! Unfortunately, I called her at her house! She was at our house! There was a Voicemail message on my cell phone that I had trouble hearing. Fortunately, Bob had talked to her as well!
After straightening out the misunderstanding, Maggie took us to Save a Lot to buy Orange Juice and then to a nearby CVS to buy milk. We then went home and learned at least one surprising detail. My brother Joe came over to borrow a shovel. He ended up replacing the light chain in our downstairs bathroom that had been broken for a few years. Miracles do happen!
In closing, this trip was very interesting! Patty and Dan SR.'s friends Amy Gould and John are now close friends of mine! I didn't make it to Vermont, but I just wanted to say that I have been to Vermont. I want to return to New Hampshire for the first time since 1988! There is still a lot more that I want to visit in the future! Don't worry, it's not "standard tourism fare!!"
I hope that you have enjoyed these ten essays as much as I have enjoyed writing them.
After lunch (or brunch for some people), we dropped off Dan Sr. at home. Patty, Bob, and I then went to the Thayer Memorial Library in Lancaster. After almost thirty years of visiting Lancaster, I finally made my local library debut. I picked up some local literature that I expect to enjoy tomorrow after attending Kathleen's Birthday Party! I asked for the local phone book! I learned that they had stopped distributing them in the area, if not all of Verizon Territory (Oberlin, Wellington, Grafton, and most of Medina County are the areas closest to me in Verizon Territory!) I have continued on a quest to find phone book listings from Verizon Territory in a format similar to a traditional phone book. There were some markets available briefly, but it has been a failure so far.
We then went back to the house for a short time.
Our last moments in New England were enjoyed while Patty took Bob and me to T.F. Green Airport in Warwick, RI (Near Providence). The trip went smoothly this time. We had air conditioning in the car this time around, unlike last year when Dan Sr. drove us back. We said our goodbyes and headed into the airport.
Security was almost very smooth! We had our already checked boarding passes in the tubs provided for the X-Ray devices for checking Carry-on Bags! TSA wanted to see them again! Thankfully, the problem was handled smoothly! We then went to an early dinner at Famous Famiglia! I had a slice of Chicken and Broccoli Pizza! Bob had a Sausage Stromboli, which I sampled. (Pepperoni Stromboli was not available.) The food was enjoyable, but it may have been overpriced (Famous Famiglia and Johnny Rocket's (Last year airport meal in Warwick) have left the Cleveland Market for the most part.) I bought a couple of instant lottery tickets that were losers. The machines in Rhode Island are slightly more complicated than they are in Ohio.
Eventually, we boarded the plane! Unlike our trip into Warwick, Bob's bag fit into the overhead compartment. We had a nice flight attendant named Nikki! I asked her if she knew one of my high school classmates who is also a Flight Attendant for United Airlines. She did not! Thankfully, this flight was about as smooth as our previous flight! We arrived in Cleveland more on less on schedule.
I called Maggie to pick us up at the airport! Unfortunately, I called her at her house! She was at our house! There was a Voicemail message on my cell phone that I had trouble hearing. Fortunately, Bob had talked to her as well!
After straightening out the misunderstanding, Maggie took us to Save a Lot to buy Orange Juice and then to a nearby CVS to buy milk. We then went home and learned at least one surprising detail. My brother Joe came over to borrow a shovel. He ended up replacing the light chain in our downstairs bathroom that had been broken for a few years. Miracles do happen!
In closing, this trip was very interesting! Patty and Dan SR.'s friends Amy Gould and John are now close friends of mine! I didn't make it to Vermont, but I just wanted to say that I have been to Vermont. I want to return to New Hampshire for the first time since 1988! There is still a lot more that I want to visit in the future! Don't worry, it's not "standard tourism fare!!"
I hope that you have enjoyed these ten essays as much as I have enjoyed writing them.
I Support the Red Sox, But Not at the Indians' Expense.
Patty, Bob, and I spent this day in Boston! We parked the car at Alewife Rail Station and caught a couple of trains to reach Fenway Park! Our main activity of the day was to tour Fenway Park! We started off in the Red Sox Team Store! Bob and I looked at merchandise that would be appropriate for a Thank You Gift for taking care of our cat Morgan and for cleaning our house way beyond the call of duty. When we saw an Indians Bobbing Head (Not Bobblehead), I couldn't resist buying it after the tour! A Red Sox Cap or Coffee/Tea Cup was also considered, but it was never purchased. We also took some pictures in the not too crowded store.
It was now time to gather for the tour. This was done in the store. We learned a lot about Red Sox History, including the Pesky Pole, Ted Williams' Red Seat, and The Curse of the Bambino (Broken in 2004). We saw the Visitors Clubhouse, that the Indians would enjoy for a four game set two days later. We looked at various seating areas. The Press Box was also featured. Emily, our tour guide, did an excellent job, considering the fact that her microphone stopped functioning during the tour! Thankfully, she was loud enough for the whole group to hear with little difficulty. This tour is something that every baseball fan should enjoy at least once in his/her life.
After the tour, I bought the bobbing head. We invested in the Photograph set that should have been included in the cost of admission, but I can't complain since I didn't pay for this tour! Perhaps, I will treat for a tour of Progressive Field. Hopefully, Flo will be our tour guide. (I know that she is an actress who has helped out on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.)
A nearby Qdoba was considered for Lunch (Parallel to last year's Moe's Southwest Grill experience), but Bob talked me out of it. I had seen a Tasty Burger while on the tour, but we needed help in finding it. Thankfully, a helpful employee affiliated with the Photography aspect of the tour showed us the way. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating. It was once either a Gas Station or an Auto Repair Shop. I had a Mushroom Burger with Cheese and Tasty 17 Steak Sauce (I added Heinz Pickle Relish to it at the table.). It was delicious!! I treated for entertainment by paying a dollar for two tunes. One of them was "Pontoon" by Little Big Town! The next tune was "Holy Diver" by Dio. (AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" and Boston's "Don't Look Back" were unavailable. The jukebox enhanced our excellent meal.
After lunch, we walked down to the Boston Marathon Memorial Site (Three people were killed by a pair of bombs on April 16, 2013. (Patriots' Day)). It was impressive, but we didn't go down by the Walgreen's that was featured in coverage of the event seen worldwide. We then took a couple of trains back to Alewife Train Station. Patty then drove us home!
After relaxing, I researched the route to IHOP in Northborough, MA. (The only Wegmans in Massachusetts (So Far) is part of the shopping complex.) There were three potential routes, but I only printed the first page/route. John, Patty, Dan SR., Bob, and I were the participants in one car this time. After some confusion, we made it to the restaurant. I had a chicken salad, but I erred in judgment because I expected a Grilled Chicken Salad! It was Crispy Chicken! I ended up eating the salad both in the restaurant and for snack time a couple of hours later. It was a fun experience with an eclectic group of people! I didn't mind paying because it was appreciation for a very memorable trip. (My coupon for a $1.99 meal with a meal purchase didn't hurt, either. If I had explained the coupon, people would have ordered beverages that would have allowed me to use a second coupon. Since only one person out of three eligible ordered from the Senior Menu, this option was possible.) We then went home through Marlborough, Berlin, and Clinton on the way home. It was too late to enjoy the strip mall. Once again, we relaxed for the rest of the evening.
May 22 is the conclusion of this journey!
P.S. The Red Sox ended up beating the Indians three out of four games at Fenway Park in the series that started the day after Bob and I came home. I should have not rooted for the Indians on Red Sox Property. I can freely do it here in Cleveland, though!
It was now time to gather for the tour. This was done in the store. We learned a lot about Red Sox History, including the Pesky Pole, Ted Williams' Red Seat, and The Curse of the Bambino (Broken in 2004). We saw the Visitors Clubhouse, that the Indians would enjoy for a four game set two days later. We looked at various seating areas. The Press Box was also featured. Emily, our tour guide, did an excellent job, considering the fact that her microphone stopped functioning during the tour! Thankfully, she was loud enough for the whole group to hear with little difficulty. This tour is something that every baseball fan should enjoy at least once in his/her life.
After the tour, I bought the bobbing head. We invested in the Photograph set that should have been included in the cost of admission, but I can't complain since I didn't pay for this tour! Perhaps, I will treat for a tour of Progressive Field. Hopefully, Flo will be our tour guide. (I know that she is an actress who has helped out on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.)
A nearby Qdoba was considered for Lunch (Parallel to last year's Moe's Southwest Grill experience), but Bob talked me out of it. I had seen a Tasty Burger while on the tour, but we needed help in finding it. Thankfully, a helpful employee affiliated with the Photography aspect of the tour showed us the way. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating. It was once either a Gas Station or an Auto Repair Shop. I had a Mushroom Burger with Cheese and Tasty 17 Steak Sauce (I added Heinz Pickle Relish to it at the table.). It was delicious!! I treated for entertainment by paying a dollar for two tunes. One of them was "Pontoon" by Little Big Town! The next tune was "Holy Diver" by Dio. (AC/DC's "Highway to Hell" and Boston's "Don't Look Back" were unavailable. The jukebox enhanced our excellent meal.
After lunch, we walked down to the Boston Marathon Memorial Site (Three people were killed by a pair of bombs on April 16, 2013. (Patriots' Day)). It was impressive, but we didn't go down by the Walgreen's that was featured in coverage of the event seen worldwide. We then took a couple of trains back to Alewife Train Station. Patty then drove us home!
After relaxing, I researched the route to IHOP in Northborough, MA. (The only Wegmans in Massachusetts (So Far) is part of the shopping complex.) There were three potential routes, but I only printed the first page/route. John, Patty, Dan SR., Bob, and I were the participants in one car this time. After some confusion, we made it to the restaurant. I had a chicken salad, but I erred in judgment because I expected a Grilled Chicken Salad! It was Crispy Chicken! I ended up eating the salad both in the restaurant and for snack time a couple of hours later. It was a fun experience with an eclectic group of people! I didn't mind paying because it was appreciation for a very memorable trip. (My coupon for a $1.99 meal with a meal purchase didn't hurt, either. If I had explained the coupon, people would have ordered beverages that would have allowed me to use a second coupon. Since only one person out of three eligible ordered from the Senior Menu, this option was possible.) We then went home through Marlborough, Berlin, and Clinton on the way home. It was too late to enjoy the strip mall. Once again, we relaxed for the rest of the evening.
May 22 is the conclusion of this journey!
P.S. The Red Sox ended up beating the Indians three out of four games at Fenway Park in the series that started the day after Bob and I came home. I should have not rooted for the Indians on Red Sox Property. I can freely do it here in Cleveland, though!
Enjoying the Surroundings
Since Patty had a seminar related to her part-time nursing job, Bob and I stayed home to play with Caesar and to observe Max, the dog next door! I had a turkey, bologna, and cheese sandwich with Nachos (Multigrain Chips, Gorgonzola Cheese, Peach Salsa, and Sour Cream) for lunch. Dinner was Butternut Squash Triangoli with Chicken Sausage and apples! Salad was included, but I failed to take notes.
We watched TV and relaxed for the rest of the evening!! Tomorrow is going to be a memorable day. Boston awaits us!
We watched TV and relaxed for the rest of the evening!! Tomorrow is going to be a memorable day. Boston awaits us!
The Only Real Culture Today Was in the Frozen Yogurt and Maybe the Ice Cream
Today started off with Mass at Immaculate Conception Church in Lancaster, MA! Since it was warm, a window was opened up by Dan Sr. (If I did something like that in an air conditioned church like St. Leo's, the Liturgy Coordinator would come running to give me a tongue lashing.) The priest was not a big fan of singing, so we didn't sing as much as we do at St. Leo's! The Mass was enjoyable.
After Mass, we dropped Dan Sr. at home! Patty then took Bob and me to Shaw's Supermarket in Clinton to pick up some Newspapers. We then enjoyed leftovers. A traditional brunch didn't happen this time.
While Patty and Dan were picking up Amy and Dave's car from Boston's Logan Airport and dropping it off at their house in Medway, MA. Bob and I caught up on our correspondence! Entertaining Caesar the dog was probably part of the activities during the afternoon.
After Patty and Dan came home, we relaxed some more. Eventually, Patty and her friend John in one car, and Dan SR., Bob, and me in another car, headed to Longhorn Steakhouse in Leominster! Bob and I had given Patty a gift card for her birthday in April. We all lived it up when we ordered. Instead of the inexpensive steak, I had the Rainbow Trout stuffed with Lobster, Sweet Potato Bites, and Rice Pilaf. It was interesting, although the trout was a little over seasoned for my tastes.
After dinner, we went for Ice Cream at Rota Spring Farms in Sterling, MA. I had Moo Tracks Ice Cream and Chocolate Chip Froyo! The rest of the people ate it there! It was raining. It was too messy to eat standing up. I was also full from dinner moments earlier. I ate mine over two consecutive nights! I love Roto Spring Farms when I get to choose the flavor(s)! I believe that we had some last year. Maybe next time, we can enjoy the full experience!!
This day was quite relaxing!!
After Mass, we dropped Dan Sr. at home! Patty then took Bob and me to Shaw's Supermarket in Clinton to pick up some Newspapers. We then enjoyed leftovers. A traditional brunch didn't happen this time.
While Patty and Dan were picking up Amy and Dave's car from Boston's Logan Airport and dropping it off at their house in Medway, MA. Bob and I caught up on our correspondence! Entertaining Caesar the dog was probably part of the activities during the afternoon.
After Patty and Dan came home, we relaxed some more. Eventually, Patty and her friend John in one car, and Dan SR., Bob, and me in another car, headed to Longhorn Steakhouse in Leominster! Bob and I had given Patty a gift card for her birthday in April. We all lived it up when we ordered. Instead of the inexpensive steak, I had the Rainbow Trout stuffed with Lobster, Sweet Potato Bites, and Rice Pilaf. It was interesting, although the trout was a little over seasoned for my tastes.
After dinner, we went for Ice Cream at Rota Spring Farms in Sterling, MA. I had Moo Tracks Ice Cream and Chocolate Chip Froyo! The rest of the people ate it there! It was raining. It was too messy to eat standing up. I was also full from dinner moments earlier. I ate mine over two consecutive nights! I love Roto Spring Farms when I get to choose the flavor(s)! I believe that we had some last year. Maybe next time, we can enjoy the full experience!!
This day was quite relaxing!!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Peter Pan's Magic Wasn't Needed, But He Saved the Day! (Our Vacation (Day 6))
There was a News Report the night before that continued throughout the day! There was a crash between two trains around South Norwalk and New Haven (Both CT) after we safely arrived in New York City! Metro North was not providing shuttle buses between the two stations! Amtrak Service was also affected. We had to scramble to find a way home! Thankfully, Patty had her Kindle Fire HD with us, so she researched a number of options. There will be more details later, but we still had some sightseeing to do.
We started off with a Continental Breakfast at the Hotel. Despite the small space, there was a variety of foods that were quite tasty! I used moderation in making my selections. Scrambled eggs with cheese, employee made waffles, bacon, bagels, yogurt, and fruit were among the items available. The beverages were of the usual variety.
After breakfast, we packed our suitcases and backpack (We all shared one suitcase last year.) and checked out, leaving our suitcases at the Front Desk while we did some sightseeing. We then walked down to Columbus Circle on the way to the American Museum of Natural History! A PediCab Operator named Elijah tried to get us to ride with him. He succeeded! He offered some interesting details. Strawberry Fields was one of the places that we visited. (I wish that I took notes!) Eventually, we made it to the museum.
Thanks to an automated ticket kiosk, we avoided the long lines that could have caused a meltdown. We enjoyed exhibits on reptiles, amphibians, gems and minerals, African Mammals, and so on. Just like the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, they do an excellent job in educating its visitors.
We finished our museum experience with a late lunch in the Museum Food Court! I had a Veggie Burger, Rice, and a small carton of milk! I could have added more food, but they were charging $3 per quarter pound for a lot of the items! The food was enjoyable.
We then took the subway back to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The Subway was under the museum, so we didn't have to go out in the rain. Patty then bought our tickets for the Peter Pan Bus line to get us back to New Haven. We then relaxed in the hotel lobby before it was time for us to leave.
The bus was quite nice. We went through Harlem before the bus went on the Freeway! I had a brief nap early in the trip, but I was awake for the rest of the trip. When we reached New Haven, Patty attempted to get a refund for the unused train ticket. I bought a Ham, Egg, and Cheese sandwich, hash browns, and Fanta Orange Soda! It was no problem eating it in the car on the way back to Lancaster, MA.
We then relaxed for the rest of the evening!
We started off with a Continental Breakfast at the Hotel. Despite the small space, there was a variety of foods that were quite tasty! I used moderation in making my selections. Scrambled eggs with cheese, employee made waffles, bacon, bagels, yogurt, and fruit were among the items available. The beverages were of the usual variety.
After breakfast, we packed our suitcases and backpack (We all shared one suitcase last year.) and checked out, leaving our suitcases at the Front Desk while we did some sightseeing. We then walked down to Columbus Circle on the way to the American Museum of Natural History! A PediCab Operator named Elijah tried to get us to ride with him. He succeeded! He offered some interesting details. Strawberry Fields was one of the places that we visited. (I wish that I took notes!) Eventually, we made it to the museum.
Thanks to an automated ticket kiosk, we avoided the long lines that could have caused a meltdown. We enjoyed exhibits on reptiles, amphibians, gems and minerals, African Mammals, and so on. Just like the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, they do an excellent job in educating its visitors.
We finished our museum experience with a late lunch in the Museum Food Court! I had a Veggie Burger, Rice, and a small carton of milk! I could have added more food, but they were charging $3 per quarter pound for a lot of the items! The food was enjoyable.
We then took the subway back to the Port Authority Bus Terminal. The Subway was under the museum, so we didn't have to go out in the rain. Patty then bought our tickets for the Peter Pan Bus line to get us back to New Haven. We then relaxed in the hotel lobby before it was time for us to leave.
The bus was quite nice. We went through Harlem before the bus went on the Freeway! I had a brief nap early in the trip, but I was awake for the rest of the trip. When we reached New Haven, Patty attempted to get a refund for the unused train ticket. I bought a Ham, Egg, and Cheese sandwich, hash browns, and Fanta Orange Soda! It was no problem eating it in the car on the way back to Lancaster, MA.
We then relaxed for the rest of the evening!
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