Road Trip: Ohio. Again...
Day 12: Saturday, April 22, 2023 - Columbus, OH
Day's statistics:
Weather: upper 70s
Steps: Steve 5,776; Linda 2,967
Travel: 7 miles
Breakfast could have been the breakfast buffet, but my two included breakfasts were already eaten. So I just settled for
a protein bar or two from hospitality.
I was a little earlier today at MG and by 7:30 was ready to play.
Because I was done playing my required games, I volunteered to play any games that anyone else needed.
I approached the table of games and looked for someone that was looking for a game. I asked "Do you need to play
a game?" Usually I got "Yes, what do you need." I said "Nothing, I'm done, I'm just helping out."
I played some games again - especially because they were good - and avoided ones I didn't like.
In the end, though the 30 were done, I was still able to complete another sixteen - 16! - on the yellow sheet.
In all, I played 46 of the 56 games available.
There was a baked potato bar, with various toppings, for lunch, provided by my MG attendance.
I completed my game playing and returned to our room at 2:30. I reviewed the games I played, and picked my Mensa Select choices.
We decided to go to Mass this evening, especially because I was done playing games. Service started at 4:00 - rather than 5:00 like we
are used to - at the closest church. Had Mass started at 5:00, I probably would have played another game or two.
We left the room about 3:30. I went into the MG conference room and dropped off my Mensa Select picks.
We entered the address of the church into the GPS, and headed out.
Mass was held at Saint Michael the Archangel.
After the service, we took some pictures.
The horizontal pipes were something we don't remember seeing wtih another pipe organ.
The main altar, and some stained glass.
Statues of Mary (from the side altar), Jesus, and Joseph (from the other side altar).
Some more statues, including Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint Therese of Lisieux, Saint Michael, Saint John Vianney, and
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.
A painting of Saint Carlos Acutis, and statues of Saint Michael and the Infant of Prague.
We left and went out to the car. Linda happened to notice that we were parked in a spot that also perfectly aligned to a basketball court.
We wanted to pick up some wine for dinner. On the way back from church, we saw a wine store in a small strip mall.
We pulled into the parking lot to stop in to the store.
We found an inexpensive bottle and proceeded to the check-out. The cashier asked "Is this for here or home?" (They had tables on site,
and also - separately - offered wine tastings.) I said "Technically, neither." (we were bringing it back to our hotel room.)
Anyway, as we left the wine store, we happen to notice a restaurant in the same plaza called Everest Cuisine. They serve
indo-Nepal and Tibetan foods.
While we waited to be seated, Linda talked to a customer picking up a to-go order about the food. She suggested sharing
an entree because the servings were so generous.
We reviwed the menu.
Linda had the tomato soup (not sure what the phone focused on).
I had the goat soup.
And we shared a serving of lamb jalfrezi with white rice and garlic naan - we had to order too little rather
than too much because it wasn't like we could bring the left overs home and put them in the fridge...
It was really good, and filling - we were glad we took that customer's suggestion to heart and only got one entree.
After we ate, we headed back to the hotel.
We packed our luggage so that would only have to take our carry-ons into the next hotel for our last night.
After packing, we watched a little TV, washed up, and went to sleep.