Pittsburgh 2

We spent a really enjoyable evening in Pittsburgh after the ESX exhibition had closed.

We drove to the Station at the bottom of Mount Washington. After parking, we walked over to the Incline Station where we caught the funicular up the mountain. It runs on rails at an incline of 53 degrees. It cost $2.75 for the return trip. At the top of the mountain after a six minute ride, we enjoyed the spectacular view of downtown Pittsburgh and the river. (See photo).

The village at the top of Mt Washington is quaint. We stopped at a tattoo parlor for advice on where to eat. Their advice referred us to the Redbeard Pub. We sat outdoors and had a delicious meal. Good advice!

After dinner, we went into downtown where we had a drink in the Sharp Edge bar. They put the Lakers/Celtics game on the TV, but with no sound and not HD. I left to watch the game in my hotel room.

I was staying at the Westin attached to the convention center. I found the hotel to be excellent. The room was very comfortable with comfortable beds. The shower had dual adjustable shower heads. There was a coffee maker with Starbucks coffee. The internet was free!

The fitness center in the hotel was unusual for a hotel. It was well equipped with all the machines and free weights. It has an aerobics floor with mats. There were at least five elliptical trainers and even more treadmills. The center even has an indoor Olympic size swimming pool.

I will be pleased to return to Pittsburgh soon to continue the work we started this week.