After the Segway tour we met up with Michel and Carole for a bus tour of the city. This also proved to be great fun and we learned lots about the City of Chicago. Along with this tour we visited the Willis Tower (previously the Sears Tower) and went to the skydeck and out on the Ledge (very strange feeling standing on the glass floor and looking down 103 floors).
After the bus tour we all went to Pizano’s for Chicago deep dish pizza. Gerry had been looking forward to this for days and he was not disappointed. It was yummy and, what was even better, there is some left over for tomorrow. By the time we got home we were ready for bed. It had been a very long, fun-filled day. Tomorrow Gerry is taking down the mast and we need to do a little provisioning. Hopefully we’ll have time for a little more fun after we get our chores done.
Gerry ready for action
Pro Linda -- Look Ma, no hands
This picture and below are a few of the sites we saw on our Segway Tour -- first up the Jay Pritzker Pavillion. We posted a picture of it yesterday, but it was from a different angle.
Gerry and Linda in front of the Buckingham Fountain
Another view of the fountain
Another view of the fountain
We stopped for an authentic Chicago Hot Dog. This is what's on the dog.
Linda eating the Chicago Dog. That's George beside her. He was the tour guide
Shedd Aquarium
View of Chicago skyline
Adler Planetarium
View of Chicago skyline
Adler Planetarium
Cute sign about the "Pat down policy" at Soldier Field
Soldier Field -- Most citizens of Chicago hate the new look since it was expanded.
Soldier Field -- Most citizens of Chicago hate the new look since it was expanded.
Gerry playing among the legs - This is a scuplture named Agora. It is 106 cast iron figures created in Poland. Every leg is facing a slightly different direction.
Once we met up with our friends, we went back to the Bean as that was where the bus tour started. Here is another reflection of us.
... and a picture of Michel and Carole
This and the following pictures are some of what we saw on the bus tour .... this building was created to look like a wave
The Corn Cob buildings
The Chicago Tribune Building
Sculpture .... with a wedding party. You can see the bride and groom. We must have seen about 10 weddings as we passed through the city.
A wide variety of architecture.
The Corn Cob buildings
The Chicago Tribune Building
Sculpture .... with a wedding party. You can see the bride and groom. We must have seen about 10 weddings as we passed through the city.
A wide variety of architecture.
A church .... believe the guide said "My Best Friend's Wedding" was filmed here.
Another Church
This glass building was supposed to represent a waterfall
This glass building was supposed to represent a waterfall
Clip of Linda showing off her skills on the Segway.
1 comment:
Gerry and Linda,
Just ran across your blog. Congratulations on your Great Loop cruise. It looks like you are headed South. Hopefully, you will be coming up the Tennessee River to Chattanooga. My townhouse is one block off the waterfront near the town docks. It would be great to see you. Sorry we missed you at Reed Creek.
If you don't make it up to Chattanooga, Moonstruck is in Boca Grande, FL for the winter. That is on the SW coast of FL about 30 miles above Ft. Myers. We will be back and forth there for cruises this winter. In fact, we are heading down to the boat tomorrow. Possibly the Abacos in late spring. Maybe we could catch up with you down there.
You may not know, but Anne passed away about three years ago. Many things have changed. You can catch up on us on our blog at moonstruck.takspot.com. You may even find Gerry's name mentioned there.
All the best, and good cruising,
Don Moon
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moonstruck.talkspot.com
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