Today was the shortest drive between parks on this trip. Pittsburgh to Cleveland. Its just a 2 hours drive. But knowing the next nights drive is going to be a monster, we got some extra sleep at Pittsburgh and took our time. We got into cleveland around 1:30 pm. Ben called around and found a Walmart just 4 miles from the stadium. So we steered that way. After parking and checking with the store to make sure we could park overnight we headed into the city. We were gonna hit the rock n roll hall of fame before the game at 7 pm. We took a bus into town and got in about 2 pm and went to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. I had been there before and so I wanted to see Bens reaction to some of the Exhibits and displays.
At 5:00 pm it was time to head to the game because it is Carlos Santana Bobble Head night. So a quick 1 mile walk up 9th avenue to the stadium and we were holding our bobble head dolls and watching batting practice. It would be a miracle for us to get a ball with all of he 7 year olds running around in front of us, but miracles do happen. So we get to our seats. These are by far the best seats we have had for a game yet. 4 rows back at the 3rd base line.
We sat right next to a guy who was a Huge Pirates fan and knew alot about baseball. We Really enjoyed talking with him and his girlfriend. We were mainly concerned about the fact that every home team we had watched so far had lost. But our streak was broken as the Pittsburgh pirates rallies in the 8th inning to beat the San Diego Padres. We got out of the stadium and Ben performed his constant miracle of the trip which was calling Uber and getting us back to our motorhome for next to nothing. The trip back to our motorhome at Walmart, which was 4 miles was $10. Ben has been requesting rides from Uber. It has been GREAT and saving us tons of $$$$. In DC a Cab ride would have easily cost over $ 50 was only $ 14. So we are back to our Motorhome around 10:45 pm. now comes the toughest drive of the trip. Our goal tonight is to get into Chicago before rush hour, 5 hours of drive time. Our parking spot is right in the heart of Chicago….. We plan to drive all night to get into Chicago by 5 am at the latest to avoid rush hour. Here we go…..
WOW, Wrigley Field & Chicago teams playing! We honestly have goosebumps & are green with envy here! Thanks for the pics and vivid descriptions. Glad to see that Bunny & Scott finally made it to a game!!! . Is there any chance at all that Carlos Santana bobble head will make it to Christmas white elephants??? Oh how we hope. . .!!! Rock on, you two! Cheering you on from here.
Keep me posted on the Carlos contest!
And they say that Portland is weird!!
I accidentally posted the comment below on a previous day’s blog. 🙂 Wanted to make sure Marty and Ben saw it!
Laraine christened your RV “the Mobile Man Cave”. 🙂 (She mighta said Moving Man Cave or Ubiquitous Man Cave or Rolling Man Cave – we were having breakfast and I didn’t take notes. But I thought it was hilarious!)
Carlos Santana Bobble Head night?? How come he’s not in the picture? Wanta see that one!
I guess you don’t have to buy any souvenirs now….
Shelley, do you think the Carlos Santana Bobble Head might be this RV trip’s “award for the best reply posted”? Like the maple syrup was for the Crazy Canada RV Trip?? I vote that it SHOULD be. Whatchathink Marty/Ben? No pressure…
But, YES, please do post a photo of Carlos with you two – in the Rolling Man Cave. Or wherever. Or maybe with Flat Scott and Mom? Where are they on this trip? Stuffed in your luggage, I’m thinking… 🙂
PS: Take Flat Scott and Mom out of the plastic sheet. Just fold up the photo and take them with you to a game. Just ONE game, that’s all they’re asking for. Not much, right? :):)