Cloudy and cool (57) when we got up. Mark worked on logistics for picking up Flo and Big Red, making an RV reservation in Brewerton and another along Lake Erie on our return to Port Clinton. (We are planning to see some of the folks at Ess Kay in Brewerton)
We had a brisk walk to pick up our car wearing heavier coats, gloves, etc.....on June 22nd!!!!
We are across from the Coast Guard station and also the Burke Lakefront Airport (5 gates). A happening place with private jets flying low over the marina. Smiled when we saw this jet on display!
Got the car and off to Joe Maxx Coffee Co. which was a few miles away in the heart of Cleveland State University. Cute, tiny place with seating for just 14, but excellent coffee and muffins (chocolate for Mark and cinnamon streusel for me).
Really cool place
Then to return the car (Mitsubishi Outlander with NJ plates). We walked the mile back to Catrina and just at we got to the dock here comes Frank and Beeb, so we stood and yakked about 40 minutes. Really have enjoyed visiting with them and tomorrow we are all headed towards Port Clinton but will be at different marinas. We are actually going to Middle Bass Island.
Beeb and Frank
More pretty flowers along our walk - these yellow blooms are seen frequently here and in Erie
They look like daffodils but think they are some sort of lily?
They had a loaner car for a few hours from a friend to run some errands and we were off to the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame.
Entrance to this wonderful "trip down memory lane"
Wow.....what an awesome place - 6 floors of groovy music taking us back and remembering all these great artists and songs. All we could think of as we meandered around was how much Patrick would've absolutely loved this place because music was such a huge part of his life. They had several recording studios with all kinds of guitars, keyboards, etc. to check out and this sign was sooo Patrick
So true...
The sun came out late morning but only in the low 60's. After lunch on Catrina and rest a bit, we were off to Heinen's. Beeb told us about this place (upscale grocery about 1 mile away in an old bank building that was truly magnificent.) It was a really pleasant walk but Mark's back was hurting, so we took it nice 'n slow. I needed the restroom so went into this beautiful building (The Galleria). Holy moly.....it was totally empty of any shops. The Winking Lizard (bar/restaurant) was open and that was it. Two floors of nothing. I walked and walked wondering where oh where are those bathrooms? Finally saw a cleaning guy who directed me down stairs, I asked him "what happened"? He said "it's temporarily closed"??? Can't imagine how everything is gone but will come back? The food court area was empty! Sad....
So, kept on walking with Mark and finally came to the corner of Euclid and 9th as Beeb said. We never heard of Heinen's but they are an Ohio thing with 4-5 stores in the Chicago suburbs also.. WOW......I parked Mark in the big rotunda (formerly Cleveland Trust Co back in the day). This normally is a mini food court with bakery, deli, etc., but still closed cause of the pandemic. The 2nd floor serves specialty beers and wine. Just incredibly beautiful. I grabbed a cart and wandered around this great place. Picked up several things (could've bought more but since we're walking?)
Stained-glass ceiling of the rotunda
Below the dome and all around - just so stunning!!!
This morning we saw a huge office building with signs on the revolving doors of different entrances "Building closed"! Really? And then later, a big sign saying the building was available for immediate occupancy - 450,000 square feet.
Empty office building
We arrived back on Catrina to rest our weary bones! It was a really fun day!
Cleveland was once the 5th largest city in the US (long time ago) - it now ranks #53 with a population of 395,000.
The Nuevo Modern Mexican Tequila Bar which is just across the way is closed Mondays and Tuesdays which is a big disappointment as we sure would've gone back there for another great meal (and margarita). We'll never forget the soaking we got Sunday from that crazy rain/wind storm. There are no other restaurants close by....oh well, Catrina's chef has plenty of options.
Larry and Joyce from "C.A.L.M" arrived this afternoon - they were about the only boat out on the lake today - very rough conditions - NO thank you! Larry told Mark "Joyce is still recovering".
C.A.L.M (named after their granddaughters)
Catrina in Cleveland
15,000+ steps today!!!
No comments:
Post a Comment