Having Fun in Chicago

A good night’s rest … though the A/C unit isn’t working properly and the engineer promised to replace the fan motor before the end of the day.

After breakfast — included in our room rate — we headed off to see what we could see.

First up … a dry run to the Italian Consulate … so we know where to go tomorrow for our appointment. And then … time to have some fun.

What started out as a cold, misty morning, quickly became unseasonably warm (for Chicago) when the sun came out and the sky brightened. A perfect morning for a stroll that took to the DuSable Bridge … which spans the Chicago River; and the Millennium Park … where we checked out “The Bean.”

The highlight of our day was the Art Institute of Chicago … a museum with an amazing and eclectic collection of art that kept us enthralled for the rest of the day … with a quick break for a tasty lunch in the café on the grounds.

Amongst the last to leave the museum, it was already dark when we began our stroll back to the hotel … enjoying the nighttime views along the way.

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