It was
a super early trip to the airport. I’d been advised to be there 2 hours ahead –
which meant being at the airport at 4.30, which meant being downstairs for the
town car at 4am. The line for check in was literally out the door of the
terminal – way out the door of the terminal! The line did move fast, and the
checkin process via machine was all good. Going through security has not been a
fun process at all. So many locals are cheerful – chirpy even – about what they
have to go through, no doubt feeling comforted by the uniforms and the
inconvenience. I wasn’t impressed that my General Tso’s chicken Sauce ended up
in the bin because it was more than the magical maximum volume of liquids
allowed.
I took
the light rail into town – it was a fabulously warm day. As in most cities,
there is plenty to see and enjoy just by walking around. Inside the old Public
Library building was the most spectacular Tiffany glass mosaic work – literally
breathtaking!
Everyone
is automatically drawn to the ‘bean’ in Millenium Park – it is amazing. Outside
underneath
I had
fried cheese curds (basically pieces of mozzarella battered and fried). Yes, it
was as rich as it sounds!
There is much to
enjoy in this park – although my goodness it’s not known as the windy city for
nothing! It was particularly enjoyable to hear the giggles and laughter of the kids splashing around in
the water –
Fun little critter on the crosswalk
I was
reminded of the big craze from a few decades ago where cows were
decorated/embellished by artists and auctioned for charity – it all started
here.
I also
got to see The Rookery Building, refurbished by Frank Lloyd Wright
The river looked magical.
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