Letter: Columbus visitors’ experience will not soon be eclipsed

From: Pam Harlow

Boston, Kentucky

To the city government and residents of Columbus Indiana:

I wanted to tell you how impressed I was with how welcome you made me, Angela Ballard and a few other visitors feel during Eclipse 2024. We traveled to Columbus with two carloads of ladies from the Elizabethtown/Bardstown, Kentucky area. Upon looking for a good vantage point for viewing, we stumbled upon a Renaissance fair near the airport. None of us had ever attended one, so it was a such a treat for us. We got lively entertainment while we waited. The medieval costumes donned by knights, damsels, pirates and others made for great a fashion show. We were so pleased to discover many food vendors, ample supply of clean, well stocked Porta-Potties and an absolutely beautiful lawn to view the eclipse.

Our little group has continued to rave about our great experience in your town. We couldn’t believe our luck at finding the Renaissance fair. We wanted to give a hearty Bluegrass “thank you!” to your town for the gracious hospitality. It was an eclipse to remember.