Today I went to all new places that I haven't been yet. The weather isn't so great today...overcast, in the 60s and scattered showers and thunderstorms all day. Needless to say, Raina's trip to the dog beach was canceled because the water was insane. I'm a strong swimmer and even I didn't want to go swimming. So instead we walked around the beach area a bit. I took her back to the hotel and then headed over to Lincoln Park. I've heard that it rivals Central Park...

It's been another long day, although at least it was fun. I've heard that Chicago can get humid, but today wasn't so bad. It was really hot though. 99 degrees by 3!! Not the best weather to be walking around in, but oh well. I started my morning as many others do in rush hour traffic. When I got downtown it was weird because as soon as I hit Michigan Ave. I knew exactly where I was and how to get where I wanted to go. I even remember how to get to the hotel I st...

I finally made it! For a while there I wasn't sure that I would. That was the longest drive ever. I ended up leaving Denver last night a little after 10 and drove all through the night. I kept pulling over at rest stops to try to sleep but it didn't work. Now I have two and a half days in Chicago and then I have to do that drive again. Poor Raina doesn't know what to do with herself, she is so overstimulated but she will be happy when we go to the dog beach. The...

So it has been a very, very long week. I don't have to work until Saturday, so I have decided to hit the road with my dog. I just decided this a few minutes ago...booked the hotel and tomorrow morning Raina and I are off to Chicago. It's only about a 14 hour drive or so. Those who have read my east coast road trip blog know that I am slightly crazy and can handle a long drive. Now there is so much to do...I need to pack my stuff, some food for Raina, her crate, f...

Yesterday I was finally able to relax on vacation which is very rare for me. I guess snorkeling in the Mexican sun for three hours really got to me. Yesterday morning I was being lazy and ran into my neighbors on the ship. They were going to the class to learn to make towel animals, so I joined them. I loved getting to the cabin each night and seeing which towel animal they left me. I ended up hanging out with John and Don the entire day. I wish I had met them s...