More About Chicago

Although we were only in Chicago for one day, it will probably take a few blog entries to give you the highlights. We got off the bus about 7:30 AM, found the bathrooms in Union Station (which was harder than it sounds,) and were on the prowl for something for breakfast. We bought a map at CVS and headed toward Michigan Ave. We were looking for some authentic Chicago breakfast, but we were in the business district on a Saturday and nothing was open. After reaching our third McDonald's we settled in for a quick bite. The only uniquely Chicago aspect of it was Nick getting panhandled while actively using the urinal.

We got to Michigan Ave and Millennial Park, visited the Bean, officially called Cloud Gate and headed towards the Magnificent Mile. On Wednesday and Saturday, Chicago has scheduled bridge risings where the bridges open up like french doors turned on their side. We think something was wrong with the Michigan Ave bridge because it took about a half-hour to close again.

We took a guided river tour, sitting on the top deck of course. The ninety minute tour takes you up and down the river and onto Lake Michigan. We learned quite a lot about the architecture and history of the city. It's amazing how much construction is underway and how much more is planned. You can own a studio apartment in the new Trump Tower for a mere $900,000.