Akron Zoo

First trip of the year to the Akron Zoo. This is a small zoo, not a lot of large foreign species like elephants or giraffes, but it's a nice afternoon outing. They just opened a new jellyfish exhibit, which is amazingly beautiful and interesting. I can appreciate the beauty of jellyfish a lot more if they aren't brushing up against my leg in the ocean!

Hartville Flea Market

If anyone ever ends up in Northeast Ohio on a nice day, the flea market in Hartville is a fun place to visit. The biggest days are Monday and Thursday, but it's also open on Friday and Saturday. They have an indoor building, but I usually don't even go into the building because it's mostly new junk. I like vintage junk! You never know what the vendors outside might have on any given day, so it's a treasure hunt. They also have great prices on produce.
Today I bought vintage cookbooks, cherries, melons, and some new baking sheets. We'll probably head back on Memorial Day if it's nice. Holidays bring out acres and acres of vendors.

Stan Hywet Hall

Last week I went on a 4th grade field trip to Stan Hywet Hall in West Akron. This historic mansion was built by the Seiberling family, who started the rubber industry in Akron. Unfortunately no photos are allowed inside. I would have loved to get some shots of the crystal/amber/amethyst chandeliers and the stained glass windows.
The gardens and grounds are beautiful. Made me want to get working on my own english garden.