Yesterday was so much fun! My HS friend, Midge Trubey, and I headed off downtown to the Historical Museum as they had up all the info on the final 3 new Pier projects which will be voted on in January. I had been encouraged to go look at the detailed photos and drawings and not judge them just by the newspaper photos and I'm so glad we did.
The one that really stood out to Midge and I is called "The Lens"...
You could really tell that the architects had spent considerable time on not only the new pier but how it could be incorporated into our city. Here's a cool photo of how it could look on the waterfront..
It even had an amphitheater at the base of it which was really cool plus a draw bridge linking the Vinoy Hotel with a park. We really loved it and it was our No. 1 vote. The least liked one was called the Shell and our 2nd place one was called The Wave.
After spending time there we headed down to the Hanger Restaurant which is literally right beside our small commuter airport downtown. You can sit outside which we did as it was beautiful outside, on this 2nd floor porch and watch the planes take off and back on...
You can see the rail by our table here and a plane landing. Here was another one..
The food was very good too. I had this jumbo hamburger and Midge had the quesidillas. We then rode a bit around the city admiring the parks and the new Salvadore Dali Museum which was fun. I love my city!! We have the prettiest waterfront too.
Here's looking over towards the Vinoy from the museum..
Saturday night, Midge and I are going to go out and look at the Christmas lights too which I'm looking forward to as there is a lot out there this year.
I actually have the AC off for awhile this morning and am enjoying the cool breeze!!
Today is college roomie Barb's birthday too so I'll be heading over there later.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB!!!
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