Blogs from Chicago, Illinois, United States, North America - page 12

I'd been listening to the audiobook of The Martian for the last two days whilst wondering around and was desperate to see it. So after arriving in Chicago on a seven hour bus ride from Detroit (which included being held up a couple of times by marching bands taking part in the Columbus day parade), I dumped my stuff in the hostel and wandered up through the city in search of a movie theatre. I was expecting the uncomfortable cinema seats you get in UK cinemas but was presently surprised to see the whole place was filled with big, comfy Lazyboy style chairs. I have to admit that I nearly fell asleep, not because the movie was bad, just that I'd spent the whole day squashed on a sweaty bus. Afterwards I tried (but didn't succeed) ... read more

Well, well, well, I talked Bob into going to the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World" in Sandusky, OH. We rode 2 roller coasters, the old, wooden one (classic, called the Gemini) and the modern one -- The Magnum XL200. I must say that the more modern ones don't shake you around so much -- ha. Our necks and backs were whipped about, so we resorted to riding the ferris wheel to recover and we really enjoyed the Gondolas, which all the oldest and youngest ride, no teenagers or 20-somsethings in sight for that one. Bob was happy because it ended up being $1 hot dog day. Anyway, we survived the day and we are in Chicago. I must say, you should have heard Bob on the roller coasters, it was worth the trip for that. ... read more

The journey has begun. Midnight to 6am flight SFO to O'Hare. Grateful for frequent flier miles and Admiral's club. Had a nice visit and dinner with Madalyn's sister and brother in law. Now on to Heathrow and overnight. Feeling the sleep deficit, jet lag not necessary.... read more

We were lucky to spend time in Chicago this summer. We went to some tourist spots and parks as well as the congress hotel. The most haunted hotel in Chicago. We also ate at Lou Malnati's. Great Deep Dish.... read more

Day 5. I only brought one sweat shirt for the trip thinking we will be visiting places in July. Maybe a couple nights out west will be cool. Well, today it is only 61 degrees in Chicago. We started out with a morning jog by the Lake to Grant Park, visited Buckingham Fountain and then went to the SkyDeck in Willis Tower. We then hit the Navy Pier. Life is like a box of chocolates...so, we let the boys choose lunch--Bubba Gump Shrimp. I didn't go in with high expectations but it was surprisingly good. Well, "our full tank of gas" ran low after all that running around. We ditched the boys and let them recover for a few minutes while Tracey and I toured the hotel. There is so much incredible architecture here in Chicago ... read more