So what started out as a well-planned trip to Chicago by bus/train/rail turned out to be
hours of waiting in a crowded and stinky Amtrak station (this pic was before it got packed!)
When we heard the train had derailed, we decided to rethink our plan and take Daniel's truck!
Most of the scenery along the way was really lovely! Lots & lots of farmland :)
These two crammed in the back didn't see much scenery :D
I was not used to seeing a rail running down the middle of the freeway! (& train tracks crossing over!)
First view of the city and the traffic was nearly stopped. Are we back in L.A.???
Yep - approaching the big city :)
Finally here! Thank you Daniel!
We stayed at the Hyatt right on the Magnificent Mile and it was wonderful!
We could see all kinds of buildings from our window - this is the view straight down
Our first walk downtown - ARCHITECTURE! :D
MORE ARCHITECTURE! :D
Of course we went down under the street into the belly of streets below too, hehe -
this pic was for John (it's a Saturday Night Live thing)
YUM! Eating deep dish pizza at Lou Malnati's - we were sooo hungry! It was awesome!
After dinner we walked to one of Daniel's fave jazz clubs - Andy's Chicago Jazz
We had amazing dessert and listened to an AMAZING jazz trio - what a great first night!
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Next post: the Modern Art Museum!
