Profile
Blog
Photos
Videos
Day 30: happy 4th July!
I got to have a nice lay-in this morning as Lisa had work early and said it was cool for me to leave after here. So, i went into the city and wandered around the parks. I went to Grant and millenium parks again because I only got to see them last night when they were full of people, so it was good to see them less full. i saw the bean again which still amazes me everytime I see it. I saw the faces in the fountain (this will make more sense if you have seen the picturesI have uploaded) and then I went to taste of Chicago - which is the massive food festival here. I tried my first peice of reall Chicago deep dish pizza. Nom Nom. it was so packed there, but the food was awesome so it was totally worth it.
I then met with lisa and we headed north of Chicago to a 4th of july bbq/party. A few people there were vegetarian/vegan so it meant I got to eat well. I really like the american party etiquate (I can't spell it). the english are quite selfish when it comes to drink, but here, you just bring a case of beer or bottle of vodka or something and it gets added to the rest and everyone shares. Although if someone drinks more than everyone else, it's a bit harsh, but it didnt happen so it;s all good lol.
Met some really nice people tonight and ate the most amazing cupcakes ever - and they were vegan.
happy Independence day everyone, it's time for sleep...
- comments