I like Chicago.
I want to visit Chicago when it’s warmer.
I want to see a Cubs game.
I want to take a river tour.
I want to walk around the city when I can feel my fingers, face and toes.
The Cloud Gate (or Bean as locals have referred to as) is quite cool. Pictures don’t do it justice.
After breakfast this morning I ventured out into the city and began my journey at the L Station near Loyola-Chicago’s campus. Rose, the CTA attendant on duty, was extremely helpful to me helping me navigate the different ticket options. Once I finally got on a train (after mistakenly thinking the first train was not the one I needed to be on thusly putting my fingers and toes in a frozen state) I made my first stop at Addison Station which is right near Wrigley Field. What a cool setting for a baseball stadium. RIGHT in the middle of the neighborhood. Seeing bleachers on top of buildings across the street was a real hoot. I need to see a game there.
The river area as well as Millenium Park are really cool. Tons of people were at the park. I can only imagine the setting and energy if it was warmer. Oh, it was a high of 33 today I believe.
The Cloud Gate is a must see. I believe it’s 168 pieces of metal welded together but it looks like one solid, smooth piece.
The energy in Chicago is a little different than I thought. No one seems really to be in too much of a hurry. It’s kind of chill to be honest. I was expecting a little more hustle and bustle like NYC.
Oh, and thank goodness for Argo Tea.
It’s about game time here at the Gentile Center!
More to come later
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