Ohio

After Boston, Neil made his first venture to Ohio! The Heart of it All. We stayed with Cindy, Mat, Caleb + Bui in Toledo. Anette flew in from Portland! (we are still in awe) and Mom + Dad came up to visit for a few days too. We had a brilliant time and did loads of goodness.
We also met up with Neil's Uncle Bob and Aunt Iris Baker, residents of nearby Michigan,and not seen for over 10 years


The lovely Aunt Cindy

Matt scored 8th row tickets to a Detroit Red Wings game for himself + Neil. A proper fight on the ice included

We visited a pumpkin farm for some Halloween PYO action complete with chickens, rabbits, cows, and little piglets to spank.
Neil was disappointed that cider meant something entirely different in the US



Mat, Anette, + Bui help Lucius choose a baby pumpkin to carve in her sweet likeness. Late nights thereafter of pumpkin carving, wine and good chat


Poised

Heather hooded hugs

The Toledo Art Museum is just beyond. Truly one of Elaine's favorite places ever. Plus the Glass Pavilion by SANAA, and a surprise exhibition of netsuke, a Neil favorite

The world famous Toledo Zoo

Caleb the Bee with Lucius in the hive at the Zoo's interactive Nature's Neighborhood.