Big Jim

We left Waltraut's with great sadness, but not before two more of her fabulous cappuccinos.  Her dog Pinot was hiding in our van when we got in;  I think he was hoping for a road trip too. 

We took hwy 40, the very first federally funded national highway, through the rolling hills of Maryland, a very scenic route.

We stopped to tour Frederick, Maryland, another beautiful colonial town.  Much history here.  

 

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Then it was on to Boonsboro for lunch.  The countryside was beautiful, and the trees were just leafing out.  The redbuds were in full bloom.

 Next stop was the one John was most looking forward to, frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece Fallingwater.

I had to stay with the dogs and could only tour the outside and a grounds, so John will be writing about the house. He is a much better writer anyway.

John:

For 30 years I have wanted to see this architectural marvel  that was built in the 1930s. It's amazing how every detail was executed! ( no photos were allowed on the inside) 

The inside and outside connecting, communicating and complementing is what I have always loved in architecture- it surpassed my expectations.

Of course keeping the house up costs millions a year because flat roofs cause water penetration over the years. But 5 million  people have toured and contributed.

Next architectural mid century  unknown gem we are heading to is  Columbus , Indiana - stay tuned!

We were hoping to spend the night in Pittsburgh and tour the city tomorrow but every hotel was booked. It's the weekend of the Pittsburgh marathon.

So instead we are staying at a motel just off I-70, miles from Pittsburgh. The good news is "Big Jim" greeted us at our motel.  But where are his "twins"?