Took the Metra into Chicago today. Got on a bus downtown to go to the Navy Pier. Had to get off a block later because we didn't have enough money. Woops. Bumpkins.

Took the Architectural Tour on the Chicago river. Great trip. Lots of info on the buildings. Never knew the city had such fantastic architecture. Rietta, you’ve gotta see this place. Walked down the Navy Pier.

Got a two-day ticket for the double-decker bus tour. It takes you all over town and you can just jump on and off wherever you want.

Started to go up the Sears Tower, but neither of us really wanted to go up that high. Waaaayyyy too high.

DAILY ENTERTAINMENT... courtesy of Shannon
Happy, Happy Birthday today, Shannon! Wish we could be with you.

STATS
Day: 11, 9/14
Leave: 10:50 am, Tinley/80th station (train into Chicago)
Breakfast: Hotel freebee
Lunch: Hagan Das at Navy Pier
Dinner: Gattos in Tinley
Arrive: 5:30 pm, Tinley/80th station
Travelled: all day