Since we'd be in the area only one night, we decided to go to the cemetery after checking into the hotel. Oldest daughter had learned about it from a few of her professors. It is the second largest cemetery in the United States, and is impressive to drive through; I confess to worrying about getting lost. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of the arboretum to see in January, so we'll have to schedule another visit during warmer weather. (The following are web pictures.)
According to google maps, our hotel was across the street from the complex that housed the outlet store. What luck! After having dinner, we looked for the store but weren't successful. The GPS was leading us in circles. After yet another web search we found.....that the outlet had closed in October. Dagnabbit! We were hoping to snag some good deals for daughter's upcoming Study Abroad in Rome, but it was not to be. *sad face*
In the morning, after an entertaining stop at Jungle Jim's International Market we headed to Old St. Mary's Church, the oldest standing church in Cincinnati. The church is astonishingly beautiful, as I knew it would be from web photos. We stayed longer than intended; indeed, time seemed to almost stop in this place. Adoration was scheduled during our visit, an added bonus. Yes, I felt guilty about walking around during Adoration, but since the church is a tourist destination, I hoped Jesus (and the lone adorer) would understand. Thank heavens the children are all well-behaved. :) This link has a 360 degree tour of the church. I took some shots of the church and a few side altars.
Our last stop was the independent bookstore, which was huge and wonderful. Oldest daughter would have spent all day here had she been able. We drove home, arriving safe and sound. Thank you Jesus.
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