Cincinnati

We arrived on Sunday, June 26th in Indian Hills near Cincinnati to visit Bill's brother Scotty and his wife Robi.  It was a special day!   Scott and Robi's first grandchild, Ryder James McIntire was born earlier that day. He is the first child of their son, Chris and his wife, Leigh Ann McIntire and the first of a new generation of McIntires.   This was our first visit to Scott and Robi's new home too - a lovely setting on a pond with gardens cultivated by Scott.

Scott, Robi and Casey

View of the pond

A wonderful screen porch - like a tree house- great place for relaxing with a book, a drink, or friends

Casey, the family's dachshund - taking an afternoon snooze.  Bill likes to take afternoon snoozes too.

 

We took a ride out to see some of the ancient Indian mounds that are along the banks of the Miami River.  These were a couple of Wright University students assisting in the excavation project conducted by the archaeological professors. 

                     The rolling hills of the area are quite lush and beautiful.

Budding flowers of all sorts are blooming everywhere.

Some of the housing styles of the mound Indians during their period in the area.

We stopped at one of the farms in Indian Hills for fresh produce...

                           One of the rare farms in the Indian Hills area.

Visited Waynesville  to shop - dine - explore

Summer time in this area is an explosion of colorful flowers and all sorts of garden plants.

Of course we could not leave Cincinnati without having lunch at Skyline Chili.