While we were in Put in Bay, we met a couple who noticed the name of our boat and asked if we liked Bruce Springsteen and rock and roll. We said, "of course we do." They said we should stop in Cleveland and tour the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They also told us we could park the boat in a city park right next to the Hall. We took their advice and found the spot they were talking about. It was perfect!
Laurie standing next to Glory Days with the Hall in the background.
This is Glory Days from a balcony at the Hall of Fame.
The City of Cleveland was doing a guitar display, painted by local artists This was one of dozens that we saw.
More guitars.
We walked around the Hall for about five hours, then walked around the downtown area. Cleveland has done a great job making this area safe and inviting. We were able to keep the boat at that spot for the night for free. There were lots of people walking by enjoying the park and the view of Lake Erie.
Early the next morning we shoved off and said goodbye to Cleveland and headed to Fairport Harbor, which is at the city of Grand River. This is the home to Tartan Yachts, where our boat was built in 1985. We may try to get to the factory for a tour in the morning.
We are docked at the Grand River Yacht Club and have met some of the friendliest people. The Commodore, Jack, met us at the dock and helped us tie up. We mentioned we would like to get some groceries and fill a propane tank. Jack said it was too far to walk, but offered to drive me to get propane and his wife, Sue, took Laurie to the grocery store and to Sam's Club. We are now well supplied and enriched by having met such nice people.
Tomorrow we head further east and plan to stop at Conneaut, Ohio. If the weather holds, we should be in Buffalo by early next week.
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Location:Grand River, Ohio August 29, 2012
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