The drive from Batesville to Cincinnati was only about 45 mins. After I arrived and checked in with Holiday Inn, Leslie, Lien, Adam, and Jessica were still in Columbus - shopping (without me). They had just landed, but they were too tired to drive to Columbus right away. When does shopping become a type of resting?!
Kaoruko and her roommate came to Holiday Inn to pick me up. They took me to Newport on the Levee. We had smoothies. The parking was a bit expensive ($5); however, we were all glad that we could see each other and catch up. We took some pictures and then they took me back to the hotel.
Jeff came over...
Finally, the gang arrived and we went to White Castle. We were so excited about it; however, we realized that the food simply was not as good as the hype. We also went to Newport on the Levee. It was a short meet-and-greet, because we went to Maggie and Craig's afterward. Nice house they have!
On the Wedding day, we woke up late, but we did managed to have nice brunch at Brio before heading over to the wedding location - in Covington, KY, I believe. The wedding was beautiful in that the wedding party looked so chic, the setting looks so romantic, and the atmosphere felt so loving. I took many pictures as usual. The only thing undesirable was that it was rather hot and humid. Many people were so wet...
Maggie and Craig's reception was also a big success. Every one of us had fun dancing, meeting the people we have met - Heather and Kathy, and two new people we met - Rob and Brian. I danced away and I was quite a star...because I was dancing and dancing and dancing...with my cam walker boot on.
We left for Columbus in the early A.M. Even though we did stop at Momo's for some Boba drinks, we got to the airport early enough that we had plenty of time to go through security checkpoint after we took forever to find the express dropbox for our rental car keys. =)
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Batesville, Indiana
I stayed at Shu Ching's for two nights. Although she had the AC on both nights, I could still feel the high humidity, which I haven' felt in a long time. Early Thursday morning I left Akron and continued my journey to Columbus, Ohio and then to Batesville, Indiana.
It took me two hours to get from Akron to Columbus. When I arrived in Columbus, it was a bit too early to visit any of those shops in German Village. So I went to Cup O Joe to have some hot tea and bagel. Soon, it was 9 A.M. and I cam-walkered myself to the information enter of the German Village. I sat down and watched a 10-min orientation video, which gave me a good understand of how this German Village came about.
After the Village, I kept driving until I got to Choru's place. It was VERY nice to see her again. Last time I saw her, it was back in 2000. She is now married - and a bit overweight. =) Her husband, Jeff, is a very nice guy. Currently, they have a business on eBay - selling vintage comic books. They live with their in-laws and they have a beautiful house.
Choru and I talked until late. It seemed that we had so much to go on forever...if our bodies let us, we would have went on and on... The next morning quickly came. After having breakfast, they took me to Oldenberg, a very old German settlement town. It was a nice, charming town; however, I kept thinking that I miss seeing people on streets. After we had lunch at China Wok - a buffet - we went back to their place to pack my stuff. I left for Cincinnati around 3 P.M., which gave me enough time to meet up with Kaoruko - another friend that I hadn't seen in 5 years or so.
It took me two hours to get from Akron to Columbus. When I arrived in Columbus, it was a bit too early to visit any of those shops in German Village. So I went to Cup O Joe to have some hot tea and bagel. Soon, it was 9 A.M. and I cam-walkered myself to the information enter of the German Village. I sat down and watched a 10-min orientation video, which gave me a good understand of how this German Village came about.
After the Village, I kept driving until I got to Choru's place. It was VERY nice to see her again. Last time I saw her, it was back in 2000. She is now married - and a bit overweight. =) Her husband, Jeff, is a very nice guy. Currently, they have a business on eBay - selling vintage comic books. They live with their in-laws and they have a beautiful house.
Choru and I talked until late. It seemed that we had so much to go on forever...if our bodies let us, we would have went on and on... The next morning quickly came. After having breakfast, they took me to Oldenberg, a very old German settlement town. It was a nice, charming town; however, I kept thinking that I miss seeing people on streets. After we had lunch at China Wok - a buffet - we went back to their place to pack my stuff. I left for Cincinnati around 3 P.M., which gave me enough time to meet up with Kaoruko - another friend that I hadn't seen in 5 years or so.
Akron, Ohio
Akron, Ohio turned out to be much bigger and much more interesting than I expected. First of all, it was only 40 mins away from Cleveland and it has some cute people out there. =)
A friend of mine from high school back in Taiwan, Shu Ching, is currently going to University of Akron. She wants to become a registered nurse. It had been 7 years since I saw her, but we have somehow managed to stay in touch. So it was rather nice to visit her and to go to a few places with her.
She lives alone in a tiny apartment; however, the space she has is large enough for a person. She walks to school, because she apartment is one or two blocks away. Yes, she did gain some weight, but her cute smile remains un-damaged. =)
I stayed with her for two nights. The first night we went to Swenson's - a local drive-in hamburger store - to try those famous burgers, fried mushrooms, onion rings, and fried Zucchini. It was Joey that suggested we should go there; thank God for him, or we would have never had such mouth-watering experience.
While in Akron area, I went to Stan Hywitt Hall and Gardens, Peninsula/Cuyahugo Valley National Park, Cleveland, the house that Joey used to live in, and Angel Falls Cafe. I had a great time hanging out with Shu Ching. She is going back to Taiwan for winter break...can't wait to see her again.
A friend of mine from high school back in Taiwan, Shu Ching, is currently going to University of Akron. She wants to become a registered nurse. It had been 7 years since I saw her, but we have somehow managed to stay in touch. So it was rather nice to visit her and to go to a few places with her.
She lives alone in a tiny apartment; however, the space she has is large enough for a person. She walks to school, because she apartment is one or two blocks away. Yes, she did gain some weight, but her cute smile remains un-damaged. =)
I stayed with her for two nights. The first night we went to Swenson's - a local drive-in hamburger store - to try those famous burgers, fried mushrooms, onion rings, and fried Zucchini. It was Joey that suggested we should go there; thank God for him, or we would have never had such mouth-watering experience.
While in Akron area, I went to Stan Hywitt Hall and Gardens, Peninsula/Cuyahugo Valley National Park, Cleveland, the house that Joey used to live in, and Angel Falls Cafe. I had a great time hanging out with Shu Ching. She is going back to Taiwan for winter break...can't wait to see her again.
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