Bus to Cleveland: My Mistakes By The Lake
Jul 6th, 2011, 06:59 AM
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emalloy, AnnMarie-- I appreciated your words, thank you!
NWmale--I enjoy your comments. Perhaps you're correct; I never know what pre-conceived notions people actually have about anywhere (undoubtedly vastly differing from reader to reader). I do know that some of my own were a bit off the mark. I'll also add that for those friends to whom I showed my Cleveland pictures, they have been surprised and impressed with the beauty of some of the parks and architecture.
NWmale--I enjoy your comments. Perhaps you're correct; I never know what pre-conceived notions people actually have about anywhere (undoubtedly vastly differing from reader to reader). I do know that some of my own were a bit off the mark. I'll also add that for those friends to whom I showed my Cleveland pictures, they have been surprised and impressed with the beauty of some of the parks and architecture.
Jul 6th, 2011, 10:43 AM
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I am at times fascinated by kinda-sorta-semi-almost up-close photography of the sun, too, but that is due in large part to an extreme lack of interest in getting THAT close to it to see for myself.
It does stand to reason that most anyone would find some bright spots in/about Cleveland which most would enjoy scenery-wise. I have a strong sense that Cleveland is a place best viewed by the bright light of the aforementioned sun, and thus your arrival at the bus terminal at 10:40pm was bound to have many readers on the edges of their seats.
Daniel, yours was a solid effort, I'll certainly agree to that!
It does stand to reason that most anyone would find some bright spots in/about Cleveland which most would enjoy scenery-wise. I have a strong sense that Cleveland is a place best viewed by the bright light of the aforementioned sun, and thus your arrival at the bus terminal at 10:40pm was bound to have many readers on the edges of their seats.
Daniel, yours was a solid effort, I'll certainly agree to that!
Jul 7th, 2011, 06:38 AM
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Bardo--Thank you. You've been reading my trips for years; I remember and appreciate your appreciation. 
NWMale: I've emerged from Murtala Mohammed airport in Lagos, Nigeria; the bus terminal in Cleveland (no comparison, truly!) is a breeze
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NWMale: I've emerged from Murtala Mohammed airport in Lagos, Nigeria; the bus terminal in Cleveland (no comparison, truly!) is a breeze
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Jul 10th, 2011, 09:28 AM
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Bravo, Daniel! Thank you for writing a story that is so rarely told here; I think it is the first Cleveland & bus trip report I've read.
We'll be in northern Ohio for the annual family reunion in August, and I plan to take my future daughter-in-law to Cleveland to visit the West Side Market and Hungarian neighborhoods near it where my husband's mother grew up. Tradition dictates that we snag one of Lucy's strudels there at the market, so we'll be early. And maybe some pierogies.
Had the good fortune to spend a week in Torono on business one September. I was able to come in on Saturday morning before the conference, and spent that plus the late afternoons/evenings exploring that city (above and below ground). It's one of my favorite memories.
We'll be in northern Ohio for the annual family reunion in August, and I plan to take my future daughter-in-law to Cleveland to visit the West Side Market and Hungarian neighborhoods near it where my husband's mother grew up. Tradition dictates that we snag one of Lucy's strudels there at the market, so we'll be early. And maybe some pierogies.
Had the good fortune to spend a week in Torono on business one September. I was able to come in on Saturday morning before the conference, and spent that plus the late afternoons/evenings exploring that city (above and below ground). It's one of my favorite memories.
Jul 10th, 2011, 06:55 PM
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amelie--Thank you!
sludick-- My pleasure. Mine looks like it is perhaps indeed the first Cleveland trip report (I just looked under Ohio trip reports), well at least since 2008 when Fodor's instated the "trip report" option. I was surprised at this, given the amount the city has to offer. As for the bus, I've seen a few other trip reports on trips via Greyhound, but it's less common to be sure. Thanks for reading and enjoy the strudels and pierogis at West Side Market!
sludick-- My pleasure. Mine looks like it is perhaps indeed the first Cleveland trip report (I just looked under Ohio trip reports), well at least since 2008 when Fodor's instated the "trip report" option. I was surprised at this, given the amount the city has to offer. As for the bus, I've seen a few other trip reports on trips via Greyhound, but it's less common to be sure
. Thanks for reading and enjoy the strudels and pierogis at West Side Market!
Jul 11th, 2011, 07:27 AM
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Daniel - Great report! I'm born, raised and still live in Cleveland - well, ok, a bit west of the city, in Lakewood and really enjoyed reading your report - and your comparison to Toronto. If you ever return, you might want to add a trip thru the Tremont area (fabulous restaurants), the previously mentioned West Side Market, our beautiful Zoo, with it's very newly opened Elephant Crossing, the Great Lakes Science Center and the NASA Glenn Museum (next to the Science Center). Or maybe catch a concert at Severance Hall, or a visit to one of the many museums in University Circle (The Western Reserve Historial Society is amazing and gives a great history lesson of Cleveland), or a relaxing trip on the GoodTime, crusing the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Work has started on our Casino in Downtown.
Cleveland offers a lot, but sometimes you have to dig a bit to find that out!
Cleveland offers a lot, but sometimes you have to dig a bit to find that out!
Jul 11th, 2011, 01:23 PM
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Thanks for the report. I hope you enjoyed our street fair. I was selling lemonade there! If you ever get back to Cleveland, you really should eat in Little Italy. For any other summer visitors, Wade Oval Wednesdays are free concerts or plays on the green by the art museum on Wed evenings.
Jul 11th, 2011, 03:30 PM
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debs, lincasanova, butterflybush-- Thank you each for appreciating the report as I appreciate your thoughtful comments.
Debs-- I just saw Lakewood from a car window, but many homes I saw looked handsome. And thanks for these ideas for when I *do* return!
lincasanova-- I must say, I think I was more tired and resigned to my fate than brave. But thank you.
butterflybush-- What fun you were at the street fair. I enjoyed meandering through and thought Tommy's was pretty terrific (a healthy, tasty meal with brown rice and veggies where I felt good about what I was ingesting). I wish I could go to Wade Oval Wednesdays; free concerts or plays, I love it!
Debs-- I just saw Lakewood from a car window, but many homes I saw looked handsome. And thanks for these ideas for when I *do* return
!lincasanova-- I must say, I think I was more tired and resigned to my fate than brave. But thank you.
butterflybush-- What fun you were at the street fair. I enjoyed meandering through and thought Tommy's was pretty terrific (a healthy, tasty meal with brown rice and veggies where I felt good about what I was ingesting). I wish I could go to Wade Oval Wednesdays; free concerts or plays, I love it!
Aug 7th, 2011, 09:44 AM
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Aug 10th, 2011, 04:27 AM
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Hi rhsachs,
It's been 5 years since I took a 5 day trip to Mexico City, so my advice is dated and limited. (e.g., When I went in 2006 Monterrey was considered one of the safest cities in Latin America, it breaks my heart how that changed!) I'm hesitant to give out my e-mail to total strangers but if you like ask your questions here or put them on the Latin American board and I'll see if I can respond. By the way, there were some frequent Mexico City visitors and even some "capitalinos" who drop by on the Fodor's Forums that may be able to give better advice than I.
Best wishes, Daniel
It's been 5 years since I took a 5 day trip to Mexico City, so my advice is dated and limited. (e.g., When I went in 2006 Monterrey was considered one of the safest cities in Latin America, it breaks my heart how that changed!) I'm hesitant to give out my e-mail to total strangers but if you like ask your questions here or put them on the Latin American board and I'll see if I can respond. By the way, there were some frequent Mexico City visitors and even some "capitalinos" who drop by on the Fodor's Forums that may be able to give better advice than I.
Best wishes, Daniel
