Fat Heads - Day 2

Up at daybreak, the Days Inn had a decent continental breakfast. Following a short, snowy drive to Pittsburgh, we rode up and down the inclines that give a great view of the city and the intersection of the Ohio, Allegheny and Monongahela rivers. It was a bit chilly at the top, while checking out the architecture in the area. Speaking of architecture, we had intentions of checking out two F. L. Wright houses in the area, but both were closed on Mondays.

Lunch and a beer were picked up at Fat Heads pub. Their menu included the sandwich ranked 5th in the country by Maxim magazine. For $9, you get a fantastic roll about the circumference of an old 45 record. Piled inside was about half an intestine of kielbasa, 3 or 4 fried pierogies, a couple slices of American cheese, sautéed onions, and “horsey” sauce. It was Awesome! CuzJoe also got a couple of the other items and was equally impressed. All came with homemade potato chips. I highly recommend it.

We skipped out on the ball game…too cold. With the extra hours, we decided to head a bit south for whatever warmth we could find. After entering Ohio, we shot to Woodsfield, and took the Route 26 scenic drive to Marietta (2 hours). It’s a winding, rising, sinking and spinning road that follows the path of the Little Muskingum river. The route was unique for its rustic covered bridges. (Dad – thx for the book on these types of drives!)

From there we continued down to Charleston, WV. A fine dinner, though preordained not to live up to the Fat Head’s sandwiches. Tonight we are schlepping at a Super 8 Motel. We are looking forward to stepping it up a notch soon and getting the full treatment at the finer hotels of Chicago. Though we may not make it by next evening.

Perhaps Lexington tomorrow, and then begin turn North to Chicago. For those Cinci relatives, I will be back later in the trip to take full advantage of your hospitality.