We completed the Hall of Fame Trifecta with a visit to Canton. We also had lunch at the Hartville Kitchen, another Amish Restaurant, as recommended by our server at Der Dutchman in Sarasota – she works for both. It also has connections with Das Dutchman Essenhaus back near our Indiana upbringings. We both continue to struggle with congestion – my wife’s a factor of dust and allergies while mine is related to cold symptoms. I have not taken the time to re-test again for Covid.

We’re holed up in a Courtyard by Marriott just outside of Canton and exhausted from two full weeks of travel. We’ve spent time with relatives and friends in this our eighth state along the way. Tomorrow, we make an 8-hour drive to Asheville to tour the Biltmore Estate. This morning, my run was through downtown Cleveland, around Progressive Stadium, and past the Guardian bridge statues that became the new name of the Indians. Dinner last night was at nearby IlVenetian before watching the heavy storms come in via Lake Erie from twenty stories up.

Laundry is becoming our biggest problem due to equipment issues at the last two hotels. We bought some clothes at the Hall of Fame gift shop to tide us over the next few days. I could also use the services of my chiropractor to help with a rib issue. We knew this wouldn’t be easy, but at this stage we’re pretty worn out with a long week ahead. Oh, the comforts of home!