Yesterday was a prime example of why I love living in Indianapolis. I was watching the Velazquez children for two days (ages 2, 7, 9 and 12). We all decided to go out for the afternoon.
The first stop was the NEW Central Library. It is an amazing structure, reminding me more of the Children’s Museum than the old library. I felt like we should pay to be there, but it is completely FREE. After spending time in the children’s section, which includes a computer center for kids of all ages, a metallic wall with magnets of all kinds for little ones, a stage for performing, lots of cool chairs, and books, books, and more books, we rode up the 4 escalators to the top floor. From there we had a beautiful view of the Indianapolis skyline. We stopped at the cafe on the way out. Normally libraries don’t allow food and drink, but here they encourage it! The friendly man at the cafe even gave us a free cookie besides the one we purchased.
After leaving the library from our close, low-cost parking space, we drove 5 minutes to the center of town. The downtown sites are quite accessible. After finding another convenient, low-cost parking space, we walked a block to the Monument at the very center of the city. The friendly men at the base informed us it costs only $1 to ascend. The view from the top, though cramped, is panoramic. From there we descended to the FREE Civil War Museum located at the base of the monument. Having recently performed a play about the Civil War with our homeschool co-op, we found the exhibits very interesting. Even the 2-yr. old enjoyed it!
On the way out Luke (the 2 yr old) tripped and fell in front of the monument. We sat on the steps and tried to stop his lip from bleeding, and while there a friendly man came up and asked if he could interview us. He was John Strauss, program producer and host for WIBC 93.1 FM, located on the circle. After interviewing us about our activities that day, he gave us an unexpected, behind-the-scenes tour of the radio station. The entire interview was played after the 6 pm news, and it was a thrill for all of us to hear ourselves on the radio. Truly it was a day of adventures!
On such days as these I love living in Indianapolis. And that’s without even mentioning the Colts, the art museum, the zoo, the Speedway museum, the canal, the low cost of living, the symphony, the theatres, the public parks, the rich soil for growing, the weather, and the GREAT friends we have here.
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