Cincinnati

 

Here’s what I knew about Cincinnati before we arrived:

1. It’s in Ohio.
2. WKRP is here.
3. It must be somewhat big because it has both a professional baseball and football team.
4. It’s home to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center which also happens to be the reason we are here. Don’t feel bad if you didn’t know this fact, I only recently learned it.
5. Ummm. That’s it. I’ve got nothing else.

Here’s what I’ve discovered about Cincinnati since we arrived:

1. It’s gorgeous. Wow, the skyline!
2. The architecture is diverse and intriguing.
3. There are a lot of parks, monuments, and museums.
4. It has great food.
5. It’s very clean, at least the parts we visited.
6. The city is supportive of diversity.
7. It’s right on the border with Kentucky and they are separated by the Ohio River. This means there are many interesting bridges connecting the two states. (Mr. C took this photo!)
8. Its nickname is the Queen City. There is a fabulous sign downtown that beckons to children of all ages to practice their climbing skills. I’m pretty sure Mr. C climbed on each letter.
9. Cincinnati’s sister city is Munich, Germany. There’s a section of the Berlin Wall on display near the waterfront. You can touch it!
10. We need more time here.
11. Let me say it again – absolutely gorgeous city. You should visit! Barnaby agrees.