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North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago July 1st 2012

We spent the first evening on Navy Pier, sampling Pinot grigio and goose island IPA (drunk out of red cups!). A couple of Chicago Viennese style hot dogs later, we settled in to watch the fireworks. Not as good as the National Championships back home, but the venue and cityscape backdrop were more than enough to compensate. Also spotted during this time were: A morbidly obese person on a mobility scooter. A loud Texan. Families, groups and couples in matching outfits. Spontaneous dance routines and family ball games. Suffice to say, America is pretty awesome so far (and not dissimilar to the movies).... read more
Navy pier view over the Chicago skyline
Another navy pier view
Vienna style chicago hotdog dinner

North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago June 30th 2012

Made it to Heathrow on time for pre-flight champagne and oysters! Then got to Chicago in one piece and have an awesome view from the Hilton, overlooking Lake Michigan. Got flogged an upgrade on the car so now driving a Chrysler 300! It's even got arear view video camera for reversing! Got a free upgrade on our room too! Nipped out for a quick bite to eat, having a snooze, then out tonight for some fireworks on Navy pier.... read more
Ellie downs an oyster
Rob's go.
Drivin'

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Devon June 25th 2012

And so the chaos begins. It turns out knowing what to pack for a 3 week road trip across 9 states, with a huge variety of activities and terrain to master, is no easy feat.....that is unless you are Rob. "throw in some pants, shorts and t-shirts" is his answer to "what should I pack?" being a girl is just not that easy! So with just 4 more sleeps until we head to ye olde London town for the night before heading to heathrow, we are well in our way to being organised.....ish. Ellie x... read more




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