Downtown Chicago

We have been downtown Chicago now since Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately we have not been on the internet as much as we had hoped because if you want it in the room it costs $14 per day. But if you are cheap like us, you can get free wireless access at at cafe in the lower level of the hotel. So that is where I write to you from now. I am over looking the river (I am forgetting it's name at the moment) and enjoying the view of the beautiful buildings surrounding me.

To recap the week, Sunday after Nate's nap, we went for Chicago deep dish pizza. We thought we would try to get it in twice while we are here. And then walked to the Navy Pier for a look at the Chicago Skyline. Monday was Ken's only day for sight seeing so he picked the Field Museum to visit in the morning and then went to see Millenium Park after supper.

At this point, our two paths go separate ways. So you will hear from me as to what I did and then Ken will update you on his journey's when he has a moment.


Tuesday morning, Ken dropped us off at the Lincoln Park Zoo where we saw some interesting animals. In the evening, we went back to the Navy Pier for supper overlooking Lake Michigan.







The Museum on Science and Industry was a great time on Wednesday morning and I felt like I barely touched the surface of all that was in it. Nate's favorite part was the tractor and threw a big temper tantrum when I tried to get him to allow other children to go on it as well. In the evening, we walked down Chicago's magnificent mile which includes many expensive shops that we mostly just looked in the windows not daring to enter with a toddler.


This morning I went to the Shedd Aquarium which is located right on Lake Michigan. It had a beautiful and was full of many amazing sea creatures. This time Nate's highlight was the boat that he could sit in.





Well we are having fun with all our sight seeing. The novelty of eating out is starting to wear off. Nothing like being away from home for a while to remember the value of a good home cooked meal. Although, I am enjoying not having to do any cooking so I will enjoy it while it lasts.

Shonet