CanadaManitobaSt. BonifaceSouthdale49°50’39” N 97°4’2” W 28 september 2018, Canada ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
It was a chilly 4 degrees when Nancy, Linda and I loaded the car and set off on our getaway to Midwest USA. it was unseasonably cool in Winnipeg and we were anxious for sunshine and sandals.
Verenigde StatenIllinoisTownship of MissionNorwayLake Herman41°27’51” N 88°41’10” W
29 september 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
Although Googlemaps indicated our trip travel time would be around 13 hours it actually took us almost 20 hours spread over 2 days. The drive through Minneapolis was 1 1/2 hours due to majorMeer informatie
30 september 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
It was sunny and a pleasant 18 degrees. After a lazy recovery morning we headed to Starved Rock State Park, a 45 minute drive. On our way we stopped by accident at the Illinois Waterways Museum andMeer informatie
Verenigde StatenIllinoisCook CountyCanal TrusteesMariano Park41°54’6” N 87°37’39” W
1 oktober 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
It was time for our big adventure to Chicago, 70 miles East of our resort. Linda did her homework and figured out the best option to get there without having to drive, which I had adamantly refused toMeer informatie
Verenigde StatenIllinoisCook CountyFort Dearborn AdditionHerald Square41°53’14” N 87°37’28” W
1 oktober 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
The shops were magnificent....for millionaires! I enjoyed the flowers. The city really makes an effort at beautification of the concrete, steel and glass downtown area. It was a very long day and ourMeer informatie
Verenigde StatenIllinoisCook CountyChicago Loop41°53’16” N 87°37’54” W
1 oktober 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We walked to the city centre and bought tickets for Wendella’s Original Chicago Architecture Boat Tour. Luckily there was a boat leaving in 10 minutes. The 75 minute tour went to all three branchesMeer informatie
Verenigde StatenIllinoisCity of ChicagoMillenium Park41°52’46” N 87°37’26” W
2 oktober 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
After a hearty breakfast we walked along the lakefront to Millenium Park where the art gallery was located. It was enormous and we tried to see it all in an afternoon. From there we walked to theMeer informatie
3 oktober 2018, Verenigde Staten ⋅ 🌬 28 °C
We went on a short hike at nearby Matheson State Park. The falls and creek were dry so the park was unremarkable. The most exciting event was Nancy sliding downhill towards the cliff edge as she triedMeer informatie
CanadaManitobaSt. BonifaceSouthdale49°50’41” N 97°4’6” W
7 oktober 2018, Canada ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C
Our last two days were spent relaxing and shopping in Aurora, an hour’s drive from the resort. We also stopped at a riverboat casino on our way back and made our donation.
Then it was time for theMeer informatie
