Day 35—Indianapolis Indians

We got an early start today because we had to exchange our rental car due to the fact it had too many miles on it. It was a bit sad to say goodbye to our not so beloved Pontiac G6 with the poor paint job, but we got over it as soon as we found out we were getting upgraded to a Chrysler 300. This car is a bit more spacious and comfortable—and it can actually accelerate when you step on the gas. As a bonus, it comes with Sirius radio, which is good because Chris and I have exhausted our playlists on our iPods and Zunes. The only bad thing about the car is the actual size. I feel like I’m driving a float in a parade on the highway.

We had some time to kill before we went to see the Indianapolis Indians, so being the culture vultures we are, Chris and I were able to visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art. They had a small but rich selection of contemporary art, such as Robert Indiana’s infamous LOVE orginal print and sculpture, a few Andy Warhols, and some other solid pop art. If you are ever in Indianapolis, Chris and I gave the museum two thumbs up. Highly recommended.

Now turning back to baseball, the Indianapolis Indians play their games right downtown at Victory Field, which is located next to the RCA Dome. There are smoke stacks to the right of the stadium, which adds to the view. Victory Field also provides fans with a few games behind center field that reminded me of a carnival—the water pistol gun game, and shooting basketball hoops through a most unforgiving rim. The Indians exploded in the 7th for 7 runs and beat the Syracuse Chiefs, 9-7.

Next time we go to Indianapolis, we are definitely checking out the Heroes Museum. How cool does that look?

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