Pittsburg

Statue at Mellon University

As Sharon, Adam and Soph go off to work and school respectively we go to explore the neighbourhood. As the day is very hot it’s a slow stroll to Shadyside for a brunch at Pamela’s. It looks small from the street but stretches back a long way and serves very good coffee, omelettes, waffles and salads. Brunch is followed by an even slower stroll to the Phipps Conservatory, the area is quite hilly but very green with expanses of green lawn and a covering of shady tall trees. After admiring the lovely houses on our walk it’s time for a rest on the deck when we reach the house, ably assisted by Luna and Roscoe.

School buses

A home cooked meal eaten on the deck with us all round the table is a real treat before we go to see the Pittsburgh Pirates play baseball. The stadium is on the river and towers over the road, I’m not looking forward to the climb up to our seats near the top. Now why did I worry? They have elevators to the top and TV’s showing the game inside! A round of ice creams is a popular choice with everyone. We settle down to watch the game, well Dave does, Sharon and I catch up with family history and photos while Dave struggles with the complexities of baseball. Soph sensibly reads her book.

The "Cathedral of Learning" at Pittsburgh University

Our final sightseeing spot is to the Monongahela Incline, built in 1870 to transport workers up and down into Pittsburgh, it is still widely used today and is a lovely connection to the past. The views aren’t bad either…

Baseball

Pittsburgh at night from The Incline