Hot, Bothered & Pretending It’s Fine

Omaha, we made it! Just in time for the College World Series championship—had to snap a pic at Charles Schwab Field, because baseball-stalking is basically a requirement here.

Then it was off to the riverfront for a sweaty-but-scenic stroll through Gene Leahy Mall, The RiverFront, and Heartland of America Park. We crossed the pedestrian bridge to explore Lewis and Clark Landing—complete with an urban beach, swing benches, a discovery playground, and even more fun we didn’t have time to check out.

Temps were pushing 100°, and the wind wasn’t helping—it felt less like a breeze and more like walking into a hairdryer on full blast. Before trekking back, we ducked into the Kiewit Luminarium for a quick look—and, let’s be honest, a desperate blast of A/C.Read more