These were all taken from an hour long architectural tour in a boat along the Chicago River. It was amazing! I munched on cinnamon coated almonds and took pictures like a crazy person. The middle picture is of a building so huge, it has its own zipcode!
I had to nearly lay down on the bench to get this shot of the Sears Tower! I went on a water taxi later on that day and took this picture from the Sears Tower Skydeck:
After being worn out from the first day's activities, I went back to the hotel and ordered room service and felt very fancy-schmancy :) Saturday morning, after breakfast I took a cab over to the neighborhood of Little Italy to research setting for future stories I want to write... then after a quick stop at the hotel, I was off on the train to my HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!
I had to get a picture with Harry Caray, since I had on the holy cow shirt! I don't know the family next to me, it was just impossible to get a picture alone! There was a big crowd... lots of excitement in the air!
Went in the bathroom, slapped a temporary tattoo on my face (HA!), grabbed a hot dog and a drink, then settled in to watch the CUBS CLINCH THE PENNANT!!!! I'm hoping to get a video on here but in the meantime, here are a few pictures from the joyous event:
GO CUBS GO! We sang the song at least five times
Yep I was a little excited!
Went to see the play "Wicked" after that at the Ford Theater-- wow! They moved my seat up to the sixth row, so double wow! It was a fairy dust sprinkled day and I could hardly sleep! In the morning, I took my time packing and went over to Navy Pier and picked up cinnamon nuts for my family before catching my flight back home.
I came back tired, but so excited about the weekend. I still think of it all and smile, a week later. Ummm... needless to say, not tons of time to read, but I am working my way through a few:
Kids book: The Penderwicks at Gardam Street : Light sequel to idyllic modern-day little women stories... loved the first, and this one is no different!
Adult book: Wicked by Gregory Maguire: After seeing the play, I'm determined to read it... mixed reactions so far. Its a rarity, but I think this may be a case where I like the musical better than the book! We'll see how it turns out...
On Audio: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix : Very interesting... the government controls population and its the story of two third born children (called Shadow Children) and their lives and what happens when they meet each other.
Well that's it! I recommend everyone go to Chicago, grab some cinnamon almonds, see a baseball game at Wrigley, and read a good book!
;) Melissa
