Cleveland rocks!

Kirsten here. Well we certainly took our time this morning. We weren't up until 9, and didn't leave our hotel until 11. Haven't been that lazy in two weeks! We decided to get out of downtown Pittsburgh before finding breakfast, which meant it was pretty near lunchtime. We found a bakery/deli/produce store and had a breakfast of cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip bread, and strawberries. We had our choice of buying California strawberries, or locally grown. I figured I could have the Calif ones anytime, so we bought the other, and they were the sweetest, freshest strawberries I've ever had. Granted, they weren't huge, as Calif ones often are, but they also weren't grown to be tough enough to withstand being trucked across the country. Anyway, they were delicious. We arrived in Cleveland at nearly two, and checked into our hotel - the Ritz Carlton Cleveland, thank you very much. We ate lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe, but were not able to visit the Rock & Roll Museum. The tickets are pricey, and since we were going to the game, we wouldn't have been there long enough to justify the price. So we came back to the hotel and let the kids swim a little. The Cleveland Indians game was a blast. I don't know how many the stadium holds, but it felt somehow small, in a good way. It wasn't imposing, or overly impressive, it was just clean, friendly and hospitable. The fans were enthusiastic, and enjoying the game. The hot dogs were great (gotta love that Cleveland Stadium mustard! If you'd like to try it, you can get it at Jerry's Dogs in Ladera Ranch; right Thorneys?) and we had frozen custard for dessert. It's mostly ice cream, but made with eggs, and creamier. You had to eat it fast - it was melting in a hurry! The Indians beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-2, and the game was followed by some spectacular fireworks. A beautiful and fitting ending to our trip. We have to be up bright and early to catch our plane. I know there's a dog and a cat eager for us to be home!