Millennium Park
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
This is a beautiful park but it seems very different from our own Central Park back home in New York City. I don’t think either one is better than the other though. They are just too different toもっと詳しく
Tulips
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
The people of Chicago must really love their tulips because there are so many of them growing here in Millennium Park. I’ve never thought much about tulips, one way or another but they’re reallyもっと詳しく
The Bean
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
The Bean is a work of public art in the heart of Chicago. The sculpture, which is officially titled Cloud Gate, is one of the world’s largest permanent outdoor art installations. The monumental workもっと詳しく
Cloud Gate
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Our free Tours by Foot tour has ended here in Millennium Park, leaving us free to explore Cloud Gate at our own pace. We always enjoy these tours but sometimes we would like a little more time atもっと詳しく
Mirror Selfies
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
The surface of the Bean is polished up like a mirror so we were easily able to take photos of ourselves together. Unfortunately, the surface distorts things, making it feel like we’re looking at aもっと詳しく
Under the Bean
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
Using a fisheye lens can give very unique and stylish photos. Here’s a shot taken from under the Bean. Such a different perspective!
Kathy and the Bean
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I really love how the skyline of Chicago is reflected on the bean. Its polished mirror shine gives off really great reflections!
It’s Me!
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I’m happy to have photos taken of me with the Bean, but Kathy seems to have a tendency to like shooting from very far back, getting the whole body in the frame. I prefer a tighter crop, but that’sもっと詳しく
The Bean
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
The Bean, or Cloud Gate, is a sculpture that’s supposed to reflect the city's movement and energy. The sculpture's name and design are inspired by liquid mercury.
Where is Everyone?
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I had expected the people from our tour group to still be around the park, seeing the Bean and relaxing, but they’ve all disappeared. I’m surprised because this is one of Chicago’s major touristもっと詳しく
Always Look Up
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
We’ve seen the Bean from just about every angle by now and are starting to think about moving on and see what else Chicago has to offer.
One Last Look
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
We still don’t see anyone from our tour group around the Bean. It’s strange that they all ran off so quickly. I don’t mind though. It’s nice that Kathy and I are on our own again.
Up the Stairs
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
Now that our tour is over, we’re ready to move on and see more of Chicago. We’re starting to get hungry so now would be a good time to go somewhere for lunch.
Now Arriving
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F
The trains seem to come very quickly here in Chicago. I don’t think that we’ve ever waited more than a few minutes. I’m also impressed by how clean the trains, and stations, are. I really enjoyもっと詳しく
Hamburger University
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
This is the McDonald’s corporate headquarters and home of Hamburger University, where the company’s management and franchise owners are trained how to do things the McDonald’s way. Whileもっと詳しく
International McDonald’s
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
We’re going to have lunch at the International McDonald’s. This place has all the regular McDonald’s food plus a rotating menu of favorites from around the world. This sounded very interestingもっと詳しく
Order up!
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Kathy ordered the Double Bulgogi Burger, with no mayonnaise, from the international menu. The item that I wanted, fries with Chinese style seasoning, was sold out so I just had to order regularもっと詳しく
An Interesting Burger
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
Kathy looks a bit surprised by her burger but she’s more than willing to give it a try. She’s always been more adventurous in dining than I am. I’m getting better though.
Where’s the Meat?
2023年5月3日, アメリカ ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F
This looks like a lettuce sandwich but under all that greenery are two pork patties. It looks interesting but I’ll be happy to stick with my regular McDouble burger.
