More of Cleveland--June 25-28

We checked out of the Intercontinental on the evening of the 24th and after dinner and ice cream, arrived at the home of Jeff's cousin Alan Berger and his wife Gayl.  They were kind enough to allow us to stay at their lovely home in Pepper Pike while we continued our visit to the Cleveland area.

On Thursday morning, the 25th, we went to see Jeff's Uncle Joe.  He is living in a nice nursing home and is doing very well, considering that he will be 90 years old in October.

After that visit, we decided to drive to Chagrin Falls.  Chagrin Falls is a small touristy town east of Cleveland.  It's my favorite part of Ohio.  Lots of rolling hills, greenery, nice homes and narrow winding roads.  While there, Jeff bought me a heart shaped necklace for my birthday.  Thanks Honey!!

Part of the falls

The Chagrin Falls Township Hall

After having a lunch of only ice cream,  we needed sustenance.  Jeff used to take his Friday night dates to a pizza place called Geraci's.  His memory didn't fail him.  The pizza, pasta and atmosphere were delicious and welcoming.  We took our time and had a relaxing meal.

On Friday, We went to see Aunt Dixie.  She lives out in the country and after a visit, we decided to go for a hike.  We drove a short distance to one of the parks in the "Emerald Necklace" a series of green spaces that rings Cleveland.  This park had an old house called Squires Castle.  Then we went for a hike up into the hills.

Jeff and Aunt Dixie

Yoo-hoo.  An old favorite.

Squires Castle is really a hunting lodge built by a millionaire.

I appreciated the brick work.

The "castle" part of the castle

A lovely respite in the woods.

That evening, we enjoyed a lovely dinner with Aunt Jan and Jeff's cousins Amy and Rory.  Aunt Jan had been very sick last year when Jeff visited, and it was wonderful to see her in such good health again.


On Saturday we needed to go back to the Cleveland Clinic to get medication that had been ordered for Jeff.  We took the opportunity to enjoy lunch at Tommy's on Coventry street.  It has vegetarian choices, but my spinach pie had tuna.  We made another toast to Uncle Jerry as he loved to eat there.  The weather had been iffy all week and on Saturday morning it was pouring rain.

Wet Coventry St.

Street art

Studying the extensive menu

Jeff's Sandwich

It was really nice to have Alan and Gayl's comfortable house in Pepper Pike to relax in.

Alan and Gayl's backyard fountain

The blogger

Alan

That night we went to one of the fanciest dinners I have ever had.  Uncle Joe and his aide arrived in his new wheelchair accessible van.  It's so nice that he can have more independence.

Jeff and I with Alan, Gayle and Uncle Joe

Sunday was our last day in Cleveland.  We started out at Menorah Park, Uncle Joe's Nursing home.  They served Bagels, lox and all the trimmings.  We were sad to say goodbye to Uncle Joe, but glad he is doing so well.

Saying Goodbye over Bagels and Lox

After a break for a nap and laundry duties,  we had another visit with Aunt Jan and Rory and Amy.  We enjoyed cake and coffee in her apartment and then went out to dinner.  Again, it was sad to say goodbye, but so nice that Aunt Jan is in much better health.

Jeff's cousins Amy and Rory

Aunt Jan and her loving nephew

On Monday, we left for Niagara Falls and Canada.  Goodbye Cleveland!  I love to visit all of Jeff's relatives and old haunts, but now it's time for more vacation.