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- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 11:52
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 633 ft
Verenigde StatenThe Bean41°52’58” N 87°37’27” W
Millennium Park
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 toMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 11:54
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 584 ft
- Verenigde StatenThe Bean41°52’56” N 87°37’23” W
Tulips
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 reallyMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 11:55
- ⛅ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 587 ft
- Verenigde StatenMillennium Park41°52’57” N 87°37’22” W
The Bean
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 workMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:00
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 591 ft
- Verenigde StatenThe Bean41°52’58” N 87°37’24” W
Cloud Gate
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 atMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:02
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 591 ft
- Verenigde StatenThe Bean41°52’58” N 87°37’24” W
Mirror Selfies
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 aMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:04
- ☁️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 591 ft
- Verenigde StatenThe Bean41°52’58” N 87°37’24” W
Under the Bean
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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!
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:15
- ☁️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 591 ft
- Verenigde StatenThe Bean41°52’58” N 87°37’24” W
Kathy and the Bean
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
I really love how the skyline of Chicago is reflected on the bean. Its polished mirror shine gives off really great reflections!
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:16
- ☁️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 584 ft
- Verenigde StatenThe Bean41°52’56” N 87°37’25” W
It’s Me!
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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’sMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:18
- ☁️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 591 ft
- Verenigde StatenUnion Base-Ball Grounds (historical)41°52’59” N 87°37’26” W
The Bean
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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.
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:18
- ☁️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 591 ft
- Verenigde StatenUnion Base-Ball Grounds (historical)41°52’59” N 87°37’26” W
Where is Everyone?
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 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 touristMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:19
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 581 ft
- Verenigde StatenChicago41°52’59” N 87°37’25” W
Always Look Up
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:21
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 738 ft
- Verenigde StatenChicago41°52’57” N 87°37’30” W
One Last Look
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:29
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 778 ft
- Verenigde StatenChicago41°52’57” N 87°37’34” W
Up the Stairs
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:34
- ☀️ 48 °F
- Hoogte: 774 ft
- Verenigde StatenChicago41°52’58” N 87°37’35” W
Now Arriving
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 enjoyMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:50
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Hoogte: 614 ft
- Verenigde StatenChicago41°53’3” N 87°39’14” W
Hamburger University
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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. WhileMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 12:51
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Hoogte: 614 ft
- Verenigde StatenChicago41°53’3” N 87°39’14” W
International McDonald’s
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 interestingMeer informatie
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- Dag 2
- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 13:03
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Hoogte: 597 ft
- Verenigde StatenChicago41°53’3” N 87°39’13” W
Order up!
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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 regularMeer informatie
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- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 13:06
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Hoogte: 614 ft
- Verenigde StatenChicago41°53’3” N 87°39’14” W
An Interesting Burger
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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.
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- woensdag 3 mei 2023 om 13:06
- ☀️ 50 °F
- Hoogte: 597 ft
- Verenigde StatenChicago41°53’3” N 87°39’13” W
Where’s the Meat?
3 mei 2023, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☀️ 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.
