A little bit about Chicago...
Last weekend Tim and I took a long weekend to go visit Tim's older brother Todd in Chicago. I had never been to Chicago before, so it was a new city for me. It's a pretty city...I especially liked the architecture.
On Thursday, arrival day, we went to visit the Chicago Botanic Garden on the way back from the airport. Unfortunately, I left the battery to my digital camera in the car, so there are no pictures to be had from that stop. It was a gorgeous day, and I enjoyed just strolling among the gardens. Also, we got ice cream there. Ice cream. What more is there to say?
Todd's apartment building has a roof where you can check out the city...here's a pic of Todd and Tim on the roof. You can catch a glimpse of Lake Michigan in the back.
In the evening, we went for a walk along Lake Shore Drive.
On Friday, we went to Navy Pier. We rode the very overpriced, very slow, ferris wheel. Todd got teased a bit because he has a tendency to get motion sickness.
For a silly video of the ferris wheel ride, go to YouTube.
Then we took a ride on the Tall Ship Windy, and it was in fact, Windy. Again, it was fun watching Todd squirm a bit. Tim, ever the showoff, volunteered to help raise and lower the sails.
After the boat ride, we went to see Cirque Shanghai. This is an amazing show, and probably the best deal in Chicago. It's not quite Cirque du Soleil, but it's much cheaper ... $14.50 a seat for 75 minutes, and we were 4 rows back from the stage. Lion dancers included!
The night, we went to watch Todd play tennis. Todd has decided that he is going to be the first 40 year old to become the world's best tennis player, but I have been forbidden to post video of his match.
Saturday was a pretty low key day. We walked around the downtown area...there was a blues festival going on. Todd took us to see the Bean. And we saw some dancers in the park.
And don't you just feel better knowing that the nation's city parks are well protected?
Saturday night we watched two films...Capote and The Constant Gardener.
Sunday Tim and Todd spent most of the day watching the French Open. I wandered around by myself. Then it was off to the airport and back to Massachusetts.
One thing that really struck us was how much we missed Indie and Buca. It is strange to think that when we are in China, we won't see them for two weeks. I know we will have lots to keep us busy, but still. It's funny how a pet can become such a part of your life, almost without you realizing it.
Oh course, Buca decided to welcome us home by having diarrhea for about 3 days straight, while Tim left for a business trip. So, he was a real smelly part of my life for a few days, and I sure did realize it!!!
On Thursday, arrival day, we went to visit the Chicago Botanic Garden on the way back from the airport. Unfortunately, I left the battery to my digital camera in the car, so there are no pictures to be had from that stop. It was a gorgeous day, and I enjoyed just strolling among the gardens. Also, we got ice cream there. Ice cream. What more is there to say?
Todd's apartment building has a roof where you can check out the city...here's a pic of Todd and Tim on the roof. You can catch a glimpse of Lake Michigan in the back.
In the evening, we went for a walk along Lake Shore Drive.
On Friday, we went to Navy Pier. We rode the very overpriced, very slow, ferris wheel. Todd got teased a bit because he has a tendency to get motion sickness.
For a silly video of the ferris wheel ride, go to YouTube.
Then we took a ride on the Tall Ship Windy, and it was in fact, Windy. Again, it was fun watching Todd squirm a bit. Tim, ever the showoff, volunteered to help raise and lower the sails.
After the boat ride, we went to see Cirque Shanghai. This is an amazing show, and probably the best deal in Chicago. It's not quite Cirque du Soleil, but it's much cheaper ... $14.50 a seat for 75 minutes, and we were 4 rows back from the stage. Lion dancers included!
The night, we went to watch Todd play tennis. Todd has decided that he is going to be the first 40 year old to become the world's best tennis player, but I have been forbidden to post video of his match.
Saturday was a pretty low key day. We walked around the downtown area...there was a blues festival going on. Todd took us to see the Bean. And we saw some dancers in the park.
And don't you just feel better knowing that the nation's city parks are well protected?
Saturday night we watched two films...Capote and The Constant Gardener.
Sunday Tim and Todd spent most of the day watching the French Open. I wandered around by myself. Then it was off to the airport and back to Massachusetts.
One thing that really struck us was how much we missed Indie and Buca. It is strange to think that when we are in China, we won't see them for two weeks. I know we will have lots to keep us busy, but still. It's funny how a pet can become such a part of your life, almost without you realizing it.
Oh course, Buca decided to welcome us home by having diarrhea for about 3 days straight, while Tim left for a business trip. So, he was a real smelly part of my life for a few days, and I sure did realize it!!!
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