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Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh

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When I found out there was a steep incline in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I had to check it out! After all, here in San Francisco we are very familiar with steep hills, I just didn’t realize other states had them too! haha, Call me provincial!

So, in Pittsburgh PA, they have a couple historic inclines which were built in the late 1800’s to help workers get from the train to their homes up a very steep hill. We decided to ride on the Duquesne Incline which has a parking lot at the bottom of the hill where you can see where the three rivers meet. Of course, the view from the top of the incline is even better!

The ride was really fun, and it was only $5 round trip per person: cash only. We loved the historic finishes on the incline and seeing the working museum with historic machinery that keeps the incline running smoothly. Love!

At the top of the incline, there is a viewing area where you can see a fabulous view of Pittsburgh and also where the Steelers play. Of course, I still say “Go Niners!” haha, but I digress. . .

We enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Steel Mill Saloon where I enjoyed a mushroom and Swiss burger. It was really good; I highly recommend it!

The ride back down the incline was fun and it was nice to see the view a second time. If you are ever in the Pittsburgh area, I highly recommend taking a ride on the Duquesne Incline! It’s so much fun and a mini-history lesson! Love that!

Thanks for stopping by, and stay tuned for more from my trip to Pennsylvania!

XOXO
Cathy

What’s in my winter travel suitcase

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Winter suitcase from top left: holiday sweater / CZ earrings / scarf / holiday nail polish / long sleeve tee / classic jeans / sneakers / black boots / sweatshirt / black handbag /

It’s that time of year when we are traveling for the holidays and need to pack thick, winter gear! This often means packing less in order to bring a carry-on bag or moving into a larger suitcase we can check. Either way, it is important to remember to pack for the weather we are traveling to; especially us California girls who aren’t used to dressing for the snow!

I am off to Pennsylvania, so my puffy winter coat is part of my airplane outfit. In my suitcase, will be sweaters, long sleeve tee’s, extra socks, scarves, gloves, an umbrella, and shoes with treads; except for my black boots which I hope to wear on non-snow days.

Since a suitcase is a small capsule wardrobe for a week, I am keeping the color theme in berry hues with a little blue and black. I try to pack as little as possible with pieces I can mix and match. Of course, jeans and black pants can easily mix and match with everything. This makes for an easy travel wardrobe I can fit into my suitcase with room to spare; you never know when I might pick up some chocolate to bring home for the holidays!

What’s in my winter travel suitcase:

Stay tuned for my adventures from Pennsylvania!

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Sacramento trip day two

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wearing: earrings / tee shirt / tweed blazer / fall nail polish / belted tote / black trousers (similar here) / black loafers /

The second day of my Sacramento trip with Broadway San Jose was so amazing! If you missed day one, you can read it here.

We woke up and enjoyed breakfast, then headed straight to the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center. The cast and crew were already buzzing around the venue preparing for the second evening’s performance of “Some Like it Hot.” A few members took some time out of their busy schedule to meet with us and fill us in on some inside info from the traveling Broadway show!

It was really fun to learn about the ins and outs of a traveling show and how much work it actually is! I am starting to think the cast and crew never sleep! They are either performing or preparing for the show all day long, six days per week. On the seventh day, they are busy traveling to the next show as well as packing and unpacking the show! They work hard!

I had the honor of interviewing the Star Dresser and Jerry/Daphne actor Tavis Kordell. It was interesting to learn about the handmade costumes, the work it takes to keep up the costumes on an almost daily basis, and how they are specially made for each actor. The costumes are couture, and each piece is truly special. I wish you could see them up close!

Of course, you can see them on stage this upcoming October when “Some Like it Hot” is on stage in San Jose! You can find tickets to the show at BroadwaySanJose.com. My family and I will be attending, I hope you go too! It will be amazing!

This was such a fun trip and I am grateful that Broadway San Jose included me so I could learn about the costumes and see everything up close. I have a deeper appreciation for Broadway now and can’t wait to see the show!

Thanks for stopping by, and be sure to visit BroadwaySanJose.com for details and ticket info!

XOXO
Cathy

*trip was sponsored by Broadway San Jose, all thoughts and opinions are my own.