Chicago Fire
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Chicago Fire has become one of my favorite television series so it was a real treat to see one of Chicago’s actual fire stations. This is their Chinatown station.
Truck Company 4
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
The fire truck just pulled out so they must be ready to go on a call. That’s lucky for me but very bad luck for whoever needs their services. I hope that it’s nothing too serious.
Off They Go!
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
I would have been happy just to see a real Chicago firehouse but to see them going out on an actual call was an unexpected bonus! I had been thinking about dropping in at the firehouse, just to visit,Read more
Lou Malnati's
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
We ended up going to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria for dinner. Chicago is famous for their pizza, so let’s give it a try.
Ready to Eat
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Kathy is starting to get a bit grumpy which tells me that she’s really hungry. With all the traveling, and exploring, we’ve done today, that’s completely understandable. I hope our food is ready soon!
Pizza!
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
This is my first look at Chicago style pizza and I’m not disappointed. This is a pepperoni pizza and I was very surprised to see that the toppings are sitting underneath the cheese. It’s differentRead more
Very Tasty!
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Kathy decided to get herself a pasta dish rather then having pizza. She tasted the pizza though and decided that, while it was very good, New York’s pizza is a little bit better. I didn’t tasteRead more
Benny Says…
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
We found out that, contrary to popular belief, the people of Chicago actually don’t care for the deep dish pizza their city has become so famous for. The people who eat it are immediately seen asRead more
The Way Back
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ 🌩️ 46 °F
Using Google Maps, it’s very easy to find the easiest, and fastest, way back to the hotel. I don’t know how we ever managed to travel in different cities without that app. It makes traveling soRead more
A Train Runs Through It
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Not only does a river run through Chicago but trains also pass by. This is so different from what I’m used to seeing. I like it so much!
Chase
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
We’ve got plenty of Chase bank locations back home but I’ve never seen any of them like this one. The blue lights really catch the eye and it’s pulsating glow is amazing! This looks like a giantRead more
We’re Back!
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
We made it back to our hotel much faster than we had expected to. When going out, if felt like we had walked so far but coming back only took a matter of minutes. Thank you, Google Maps!
Room With a View
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
Our view looked great during the day but it looks even better at night. I only wish that we were higher up so we could see the whole skyline of Chicago. Hopefully on our next visit.
Light Trails
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
I was able to get a long enough exposure of the street outside our hotel to get some good light trails. I wasn’t sure if something like this was possible using an iPhone but I’m trying to squeezeRead more
Building of Mystery
May 2, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 46 °F
This building directly across from our room certainly looks intriguing but I’m not sure what sort of building it is. The bottom floors is, obviously, a parking garage but what’s on the upperRead more
Good Morning, Chicago!
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
Despite being so tired last night, we’re up early today. We both slept very well so now we’re ready to go out and enjoy our first full day in Chicago.
Marina City
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 41 °F
Still curious about these buildings, I did a bit of research and found out that the two towers are called Marina City. It’s a mixed use residential-commercial building complex that was openedRead more
The Corner Bakery
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
We took a short walk over to the Corner Bakery to have breakfast. We’ve never heard of this place before but, apparently, there’s a chain of them here in Chicago. They seem to be a little moreRead more
Enjoying Breakfast
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
Kathy’s pick for breakfast was a yogurt parfait with fresh fruit mixed in. She enjoyed it but I’m hoping that’s going to be enough food for her. Well, if she gets hungry later we can stop andRead more
Breakfast Sandwich
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
My choice for breakfast was the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on sourdough bread. On paper this sounds delicious but it tasted a bit off. I can’t tell if it’s the taste of the sourdough bread orRead more
On Our Way
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Now that we’ve had breakfast, and are feeling comfortably full, we’re on our way to the Free Tours by Foot tour of the Loop and Millennium Park. It starts at 10:00am so we should just about make it.
Where’s My Jacket?
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
We’re almost to the place we’re supposed to meet the tour group when Kathy suddenly decided that she wanted to go back to the hotel and get her jacket because she’s feeling a bit chilly. I hopeRead more
Still Waiting
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
I’m still here waiting at the train station waiting for Kathy to come back from the hotel. It’s only been a few minutes so far but it always feels like much longer when you’re waiting forRead more
Almost Ready to Start
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
I can see that most of the tour group is here already and it’s nearly time to get started. We’re starting the tour under that big Chicago theater marquee that I was so taken with yesterday. I’mRead more
The Red Line
May 3, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Kathy made it back just in time for the tour to start. I was surprised by how quickly she made it to the hotel and then back again. Here’s the red line train station, right beside the ChicagoRead more