Iowa really isn't that bad

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We spent the morning and early afternoon in Chicago being real tourists. We started off on the L and then went straight to Buckingham Fountain. It's really impressive and reminded me of the grand European capitals because the area was full of large boulevards and lots of green trees and grass. From the fountain we walked up through Grant Park and into Millennium Park. We saw the Bean and the reflection was sooooo cool. We kept walking up the avenues of Chicago through the downtown area.

We crossed the Chicago River and were told to look for Giordano's, a great place for Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. It was great...and filling. Then, being the smart ones that we are, we decided to go up to the top of the Hancock Tower. The elevator goes from the lower level to floors 94, 95, and 96. We obviously went to the top (ears popped several times on the way up). We sat there and looked out over the city, but I started feeling a tad nauseous. I actually felt the height difference, mostly because it was so sudden.

When we finally got back down to the ground, we went to do the obligatory Wrigley Field look, went back to Wendy's, and prepared to leave...for Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Now Iowa isn't that bad. Western Illinois is actually ridiculously boring. Farms, farms, and more farms. But in Iowa we actually saw signs of civilization. Cities, stores, houses..... We encountered some really heavy rain, but it actually turned out to not be a problem at all. When we arrived in Cedar Falls, Emily took us out to a place to eat dinner and then we went to this bar-ish place just to hang out with a few of her friends. We've been trying to get in contact with Caitlin, but things seem to be stalled a little. Tomorrow, right after breakfast, we plan on continuing our drive out Rapid City, South Dakota, and Mt Rushmore. This trip is actually happening!

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Comments

[Paola]

I love it how u act like a NE person saying that Iowa isnt that bad. lol i am sure Emily appreciated to know that ur former stereotype is now gone...looking forward to hearing abt the rest of the trip