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North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago December 12th 2014

Weather here today -2 degrees Celsius with heavy fog and light snow. This morning we had breakfast and then headed to the train to get to Millennium Park. Our CTA cards have certainly taking a bashing over the past few days - public transport is certainly the way to get around. We never have to wait more than a few minutes for a train. "The Loop" trains travel around above ground in the city centre stopping at crossroads - brilliant! The Loop trains have heating lights that you stand under while waiting for the trains - much needed today! It was freezing cold at Millenium Park but the upside is it was quiet so great for photography of the much loved "cloud gate" aka "the bean". The ice rink was deserted but I'm sure it gets ... read more
Cloud Gate or the Bean as most of us know it
Cold !!!
Look at Me !!!

North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago December 11th 2014

Jet lag is starting to hit home today. Geoff has a sore throat and we are both extremely tired...but still the day goes on. We did a bit of morning shopping picking up cold/flu tablets and few essential winter clothing pieces before heading off to a Weight Watchers meeting at La salle Street. Being a WW leader myself I was keen to see how it operates from this side of the world! We were welcomed with open arms by the staff - we enjoyed the 30 minute meeting and purchased a few snack products to take in our upcoming Amtrak journey...going to places like a local is what we live about being independent travellers. Next we headed to the Hancock Centre where we caught the elevator to the 96th floor - signature lounge - here we ... read more
At WW meeting downtown chicago
Menu at the signature lounge
New York steak sandwich at the signature lounge

North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago December 10th 2014

Our flight from LAX left right on time and we arrived at O'hare international airport just after 9pm. 27 hours of travel has taken its toll on us both - economy travel means lack of sleep and short tempers!! O'hare is a huge airport but very easy to navigate around! The airport had lots of lovely xmas decorations and like everything in this country they were just magnificent! I visited the ladies bathroom on the way out and found something new in toilet designs. The toilets have an automatic toilet seat cover - you wave your hand across the sensor button on the top of the cistern and a new cover moves around onto the seat, then a message lets you know it is safe to sit down on the seat! A whole new perspective on ... read more
Ladies toilet seat!
Room 1405
Kitchenette room 1405

North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago December 9th 2014

It's been a big week but the day has finally arrived! The anticipation is nearly over and soon our adventure will begin. Brisbane international airport was certainly busy at 7am - guess it's the holiday season - today was the last day we were able to book airline tickets at a reasonable price - hence our departure today! We leave Brisbane on a Fiji airways flight stoppng at Fiji for a stopover of just over 4 hours. Next flight will be with Fiji airways direct to LAX - arriving at 11.25am Tuesday. Another stopover of 3.5 hours before arriving at Chicago o'hare airport at 9pm...that's the plan anyway! The stopover at Fiji seemed to drag on but the flight was full of mid to retired Americans who have just got off a cruise ship touring Australia ... read more
Brisbane international airport
Brisbane international airport
Our plane - air Fiji - leaving brisbane international

North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago December 1st 2014

Well....the time is nearly here! One week today and we will board an Air Fiji flight to LA then connecting flight to Chicago. This last week is jam packed with finalising plans around home and triple checking our itinerary! It's been a lot of hard work organising the whole trip ourselves but we are excited about every aspect of this adventure! This trip we have used a new app called "tripit". Although it has taken a bit of work it is an invaluable tool to store all our travel details including flights, accommodation, activities, car rental bookings and much more. It is synced to all our devices making our itinenary very easy access. We have also friends who can view our Starting with a visit to Chicago, Amtrak ride through the Rockies, enjoying the sights of ... read more
Xmas tree and ice skating rink at Rockfellar Centre NYC - can't wait to be there for the New Year
The Bean - Millenium Park Chicago - where our winter adventure begins
Fun in the sun - Orlando January 2015

North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago November 6th 2014

Geo: 41.8861, -87.6364I had hoped that I would get bumped and UA pay for me to take a later flight, but that didn't happen.... read more

North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago November 5th 2014

Geo: 41.8861, -87.6364... read more

North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago October 4th 2014

Met three Odyssey travelers in the lounge opposite our gate. A good start!... read more

North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago October 2nd 2014

Journée à Chicago!! C'est une très belle ville ! Nous avons visité le Natural History Museum, avons vu notre reflet dans la Cloud Gate (The Bean) et avons gouté la fameuse pizza Deep Dish ! Ces trois attraits touristiques sont dans le centre-ville, qui lui borde les rives du lac Michigan. Pas besoin de voiture, ce coin de la ville se parcoure bien à pied. On peut prendre le temps de regarder les centaines de petits voiliers stationnés sur l'eau et les jolis gratte-ciels dont les styles d'architecture beaucoup (des buildings en verre au building en pierre). La ville est jolie et propre sans être snob et trop chic comme Washington D.C. (mon opinion personnelle !). Dodo dans un stationnement de Wal-Mart, bien moins paradisiaque que le camping d'hier mais gratuit !... read more
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North America » United States » Illinois » Chicago September 23rd 2014

Waiting for our 4:35 flt to Madrid ..so far all's well. Once there we need to hook up with our driver (taxi). Then on to St Jean Pied de Port ...whoa!... read more
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