I hate to give them a Google hit. So I won't use their name. Yes. I am well aware that the 19 people who read this will not bring down an evil empire. But still. Principles man. Anyway when I was little I was amazed at the bags I saw leaving the gift shop of this famous oceanic theme park that was 20 minutes from my house in the burbs in Ohio. The bag had the three locations of sister parks: California, Florida and Solon, Ohio. Huh? It just looked so weird to me. The other places seemed like such paradises compared to my modest East Coast existence.
Well that same feeling happened again via the Facebook news feed (Thank you cousin Sherri). Buzz Feed has a post of 16 Spectacular Places To Travel In 2015. And there was Cleveland at #10. Ranking after Singapore and China's Silk Road. But solidly edging out Oman and Guadalupe Valley. So proud.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/chelseypippin/16-places-you-simply-must-visit-in-2015?fb_action_ids=813251972043524&fb_action_types=og.shares#.ss5zdyWvdj
When the Travel Channel is full of exotic places to visit and we fill our vacation fantasies with far away port of calls, it is easy to forget what is right in front of your face. I remember being at Squire's Castle with my friend Jennie when we were in high school. I wonder if she has been back. Our Metro Parks system rocks! As does the rest of Cleveland. I always tell my NYC friends that they would love Cleveland. It is a tiny, clean, and friendly version of their beloved metropolis. We have all the major sports teams, great dining, water and even casinos. Cleveland to New York City is as Monopoly is to Atlantic City. Go Browns!
Unfortunately right now my family is enjoying another landmark - University Hospital. It is there that my dad is recovering from a stroke. Thanks Sherri for helping out my mom while I am in Jersey. Like I said. It is easy to forget the good things that are right in front of your face. This is the upside to being Catholic. When the shit hits the fan the cousins come out of the woodwork. Thank you family.