It turned out to be a bright and beautiful Sunday. Much of the snow had melted. Elaine fed us a delicious breakfast and we lingered at the table as we visited with the other guests. Then we went for a hike accompanied by Cinnamon and Molly. They were perfect canine hostesses and tour guides. One led the group, the other brought up the rear. We said our good byes to Elaine and the dogs and enjoyed a leisurely drive back to El Dorado stopping for lunch at the No Pity Cafe in Madrid.
 
Over a long weekend we sampled some of the myriad things to do in Cuyahoga Valley National Park, unique among national parks for it’s environmental reclamation, historic preservation, and recreational opportunities adjacent to the populous cities of Cleveland and Akron in northeastern Ohio. Can’t wait to return and explore more.
Our journey from Portsmouth, England to our home in Ohio might have been accomplished in about sixteen hours but my avoiding air travel we were able to enjoy a fifteen day journey home via train, ship, Uber, train, as well as our own feet and finally our personal vehicle.
It’s been a fascinating two day visit to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. We managed to pack in tours of the HMS Warrior, the HMS Victory as well ast Victory Live: The
Big Repair, and finally the Mary Rose. All were incredibly informative and well presented.
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