Eden Park

What a beautiful afternoon!  When it is as nice as it is today I often take him to the park, but I wanted to move.  I had ants in my pants.  I wanted to be in nature, but living in the city cause problems with that.  Next best?  Explore one of the many parks (not just a playground park) in Cincinnati.  We chose Eden Park.  We were there earlier this summer for the Japanese Butterfly exhibit but didn't walk around too much.  We found the play ground and the overlook of the Ohio River, but today we were on a mission.....a mission from God.....ha, just kidding....ahh, The Blue's Brothers.  Anyway, it was a  mission to hike. Parker has never been hiking and this wasn't "real" hiking because they have paved all of the paths, but it was a good beginning step.  We walked 3.85 miles!  Started at Mirror Lake at the entrance of Eden Park, went to the Conservatory, Twin Lakes and then back to Mirror Lake.  Parker and I were so pumped that we walked up to the Art Museum instead of going to the car!  This morning when I suggested a hike, he was resistant at the idea, but about half way through he looked at me and said, "This is way better than I thought it would be, it's pretty awesome."  Enjoy some pictures from our afternoon!

Looking over Mirror Lake

Mirror Lake

Can't take a serious picture

Water Tower

Old ass stone steps that were steep

Krohn's Conservatory

The biggest stick ever

JUMP!

This park, as well as all the others, are part of why I love Cincinnati so much.  I have been drafting entries about my love for this city, but they always sounds weird.....so I'm thinking I'll break down the city like this entry....sorry that was kind of internal thought typed out.....and yes I do that while I am speaking with people as well.