The
Two RV Gypsies: Full-Time RVers
enjoyed International Friendship Park
and especially the Crystalline Tower mirrors
1135 Riverside Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio (East End)
May 2022 |
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On this date, the park was
only open 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. and major portions of the park were closed
for construction, such as The Castle in The Air section. But the park
was still quite enjoyable. The Theodore M. Berry International Friendship
Park is located along the Ohio River just east of downtown, next to
Sawyer Point, Yeatman’s Cove and Smale Park (both Yeatman's Cove and
Smale park can be seen from the main Ohio menu).
The park was completed in 2003. Named for Cincinnati's first African
American mayor, it serves as a lasting tribute to world unity and global
understanding. The grand design of the park drew its inspiration in
part from a child's friendship bracelet. Two intertwining walkways guide
park visitors through gardens of the continents in a perpetual celebration
of international peace and friendship. The park features spectacular
and award-winning displays of sculpture and flora representing the five
continents and has a riverside bike trail and walking paths. Leashed
dogs are welcomed.
There was free parking at the park in a small lot on River Road next
to Montgomery Inn Boathouse. This was a shady river walk with a lot
of interesting sections of Gardens that represent different parts of
the world that are sister cities of Cincinnati (although on this date,
some sections were under construction). Stamped concrete pathways have
fern, leaf and animal patterns in them. Peeks of the river may be seen
as you walk through this park. |
Below: An attractive Pinwheel
Sign at TM Berry International Friendship Park |
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Below: Seven Vessels Ascending
/ Descending |
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The Segway tour guide took
the two RV Gypsies past The Crystalline Tower, which the two RV Gypsies
refer to as "funny mirrors". But the guide did NOT
allow time to explore them. So, after the tour, the two RV Gypsies returned
to enjoy the mirrors. (photos taken on the same day, but they started
out with jackets on and then took their jackets off). |
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ARE YOU READY FOR THIS???? |
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Below: Lee Duquette held his
own hand |
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Lee Duquette danced with himself |
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Below: Tall, slim, handsome
and happy! |
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Below: Karen Duquette got
Tall and Skinny - she wishes !!!!! |
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Below: Oh! Oh! - Short and Fat again -
Oh NO! - But still happy! |
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Below: They each shook hands
with their new-found twin! But their twin is a lot skinnier!!!! |
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The sign below warns people
to keep out of the small section alongside the reflective mirrors because
of intense sunlight. |
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