Last weekend, for the 4th of July, Panda and I went on our little vacation to Pittsburgh. He chose that city because we were looking for something within a 4-5 hour drive, didn’t want to do NYC again, and wanted to try a new city. I might have gone there once upon a time, but I don’t have a memory of it, so it’d pretty much be like going there for the first time anyway. We also planned for quite awhile to prepare Smokey for the trip, since he was able to book a hotel that allowed pets for free. It was a nice, quick getaway and there was a ton going on in Pittsburgh that weekend.
We started driving at night, avoiding all toll roads.
On the 4th, we went to join in the regatta festivities.
We walked across the bridge to get to the Carnegie Science Center.
Pretty flowers!
Outside the science center, we entered the Brain Maze.
Do I weigh enough? Yes!
I had to put on a shirt since my shoulders weren’t covered. Also had to tie back my hair.
The zero gravity machine letting me hang. I did all the tasks almost twice over! Total astronaut material here.
Going through the stinky submarine. I could hardly breathe.
I wanted to be served by a robot and get a commemorative cup, so we got some froyo.
The world through my heart sunglasses.
The first time, we didn’t have cash so we had to go hunting for change! Then it was up the incline.
What a fantastic view.
Up on this steep hill.
Looking down, it’s a ton of greenery.
On our trip back down the incline, we pass over the road with cars driving under.
The journey we made.
Hey, we were up on the tiny round platform earlier!
Yelp helped us find this dinner spot.
Yum, cornbread and fried pickles!
How cute, the pizza has flavoring sides.
Final morning and I take advantage of the Texas waffle iron.
Alright! Texas waffle. 🙂
On the drive back, I discovered some slippers I might want to get.
