Chicago

Mile 1030:

We arrived in Chicago yesterday evening and are staying in one of the outlying communities - Buffalo Grove.  We took the train into the city today and enjoyed walking 10 miles up and down the streets, avenues, and boulevards.  There is a lot of very interesting and beautiful architecture downtown.  Here's a few shots of downtown scenery:

Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower) from ground
108 floors

 

 

Me at base of Willis Tower

Chicago skyline from Skydeck on 103rd floor

Another view of Chicago skyline from Skydeck on 103rd floor

Me at the Willis Tower standing on "The Ledge"- a glass floor that is 103 stories above the street!!

Garden in Millenium Park

Me at Cloud Gate at Millenium Park

Cloud Gate at Millenium Park

"Chicago Dog" for lunch- hot dog with mustard, tomatoes,
relish, chopped onions, hot peppers, dill pickle spear,
and celery salt on a poppy seed bun.

Buckingham Fountain on Lake Shore Drive

View of Lake Michigan from Lake Shore Drive

Interior of lobby in Drake Hotel - grand hotel at the top of the
"Magnificent Mile" built in 1920

Deep dish pizza from Giordano's for dinner.  This was a small one!