Back in the USA and on our way to Pittsburgh to catch the Cubs at PNC Park! We arrived mid-afternoon to our hotel, which was very conveniently located directly across the street from the ball field. With not much time to spend exploring the city, we picked one quick activity to do before hitting up batting practice (pun intended).
The Duquesne Incline is a piece of Pittsburgh history used to transport goods up a hill outside of the city. It was a little more than a mile walk from our hotel, and we booked it there and back knowing we had two hours before the stadium opened. Thankfully Pittsburgh is a very pedestrian friendly city, so we were able to easily cross over two bridges before arriving at our destination.
{The view was amazing! We counted more than 20 bridges crossing the rivers.}
Fifteen minutes later we were back en route to PNC Park. I have to hand it to the kids. They were absolute troopers as we fast-walked back and forth across the city. No complaints by anyone!
We arrived back at the park with time to spare as we waited in line with a slew of Cubs fans for the gates to open.
{We headed straight over to right field for a chance to catch some balls during the Cubs’ batting practice. And, wouldn’t you know, I was the only one to catch a ball. Bare handed even!}
Then off to find our seats. Fourth row from the field in shallow right. Perfect! The kids hugged the wall for the rest of the warm-ups hoping for an autograph, and they got it! Jason Heyward signed a ball for each of the boys!
We had a great time! Lots of food, foul balls, and fun for this group! Getting the W at the end of the night was the icing on the cake! And Camryn can now say she has attended her first Cubs game... several hours away from the home field, no less!
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