Chicago, Illinois

Aug 23, 2011

A rainy day, so we headed indoors for some culture. We spent most of the day in the Chicago Institute of Art. A rather calming , cultural change. It really is an amazing collection of the master painters. We walked to Buckingham fountain and the statues etc nearby. Very nice. Got there by subway, confirming our competence with this mode of transport,(haha)

Chicago, Illinois

Aug 22, 2011

Walked to Navy Pier, an expansive ex-navy pier now full of food places, attractions and a ferris wheel, we even went on. Took a lake tour followed by a river tour examining the city's architecture. Amazing high rise and skyscrapers.

Chicago, Illinois

Aug 21, 2011

Went to 9.30 Church at the Fourth Presbyterian Church just around corner from our Tremont Hotel. We attended a traditional service, but they do have other variations of worship. Great cathedral, magnificent pipe organ.

Chicago, Illinois

Aug 21, 2011

Cubs V Cardinals, Wrigley Field. Fun experience. Even travelled to and from via subway, with the masses. Cardinals won easily. We saw a few big hits. Kathy has developed a soft spot for the cubs, buying a cute little bear.

Chicago, Illinois

Aug 21, 2011

Meet Joyce and Dorothy. These young ladies sold us tickets to the Cubs game at Wrigley Field, nabbing us just before we got to the ticket office. They sold us great seats alongside them on the top tier for half normal cost. Sitting with them, getting comments from them together with chatting really adding to the authenticity of the experience. They were very generous and hospitable.