Life Across The Pond

Baseball Fan?

When I came out to New York, it was pretty much a certainty that I would be returning to California at some point. And, as I've always wanted to make the cross-country drive, I told myself that my return trip would be the opportune time. So now that the return trip is coming up, I'm starting to give some thought to what I want to see during as I make the 3500+ mile trip.

Some friends who have made the trek before me have given me some great recommendations: hop from National Park to National Park, drive some scenic routes, and of course visit good friends along the way that might house and feed you. However, one idea that's come from a couple of different sources is to stop by ballparks along the way and catch as many baseball games as you can. Doing a quick Google search returns a number of websites, books, and even tours you a can take. However, it seems that I missing one big requirement for this kind of trip - I'm actually not a big baseball fan. I mean, I've been to games, I generally like being at ballparks, and I like the notion of drinking a cold beer on a warm summer day. But, I don't follow baseball, I couldn't tell you who plays on the Reds or the Indians or even the Twins for that matter.

So along with spending time with the friends I've made out here in New York, packing my apartment up, and trying to get around to the touristy stuff that I haven't done here yet, I'm adding "becoming a baseball fan" to my list of things to get to in the 5 weeks that I have left here.

posted by Peter @ 12:31 AM