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First up was a lovely morning spent on the Strip District--not a red light district, but a neighborhood full of ethnic food emporiums, restaurants, and funky shops. On weekends there is also an open air farmer's market and plenty of street performers. I didn't take a lot of pictures, as I was too busy enjoying myself and buying gourmet goodies, but I did pose for this one with "Bob" the accordion player:
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Next up was a visit to the Dusquene Incline. (You can read the interesting history of it here.) The cars have beautiful decorative details, and the wooden parts are nicely creaky.
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It's a perfect place to take pictures and to see the confluence of the three rivers-- the Monongahela, the Allegheny, and the Ohio. (Read about how they were cleaned up here.)
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I love this shot with the coal train and the boat. The water in the Point State Park fountain is pink to raise awareness about breast cancer.
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Finally, on the trip back down the incline, I spotted a fascinating conglomeration of what appears to be incline mechanical spare/old parts:
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Next: I go for a beer.
3 comments:
I live in Australia but I have visited Pittsburgh many times as my mother-in-law lives there.
I really enjoy the range of restaurants there and, if you like beer, heartily recommend both Penn Brewery and the Church Brew Works.
Oh Sue, I am so jealous. That Incline trip looks great but I think I will pass on it when I am in Pittsburgh next February. I can't wait to go and see some of the city AND the Penguins play in their home rink!!!
I agree, it is a lovely city and I look forward to seeing more of your photos of it.
teri
Brenda, you must have been reading my mind! And Teri, I know you'll have a great time--go Pens!
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