Home again, home again-
The trip to Chicago with Suzie went better than I thought. Actually, the train trip both ways was pleasant (All right, I admit it. I slept or at least dozed most of both ways) Suzie had her nosed glued to the window, watching the scenery and was quite content.
Really, I realize that Sue in a big city is not a perfect fit. She did not
have the stamina to keep up with us, she got distracted by everything, her behavior was not appropriate. But still we had a good visit with Minderz and the Keithanator. They were both excellent hosts and kept us well amused. We did some amazing things. We did the Adler at night and saw Saturn's rings (for real-they had telescopes set up.) We did the required trip out on Lake Michigan (sort of cold and windy) and took the water taxi to the Shedd. I have never been to a huge aquarium before and it was amazing. Although it was packed, Minderz was able to use her museum pass to let us bypass the two block line to get in (one of her perks). I utterly adored and want to go back again (maybe on a day when there are not 3 million people in it.) Our trip back to Lincoln Park was marred by the Hondorous/America soccer game. (There must have been no one left in Hondorous and they were crazy people.)
We couldn't get a bus so we walked and walked to the el. We stopped at a cute pub for dinner and then went to the waffle shop where I had the best chocolate in the world (or so I am told. Tasted the same to me. It did have a better texture.)
THe next morning, Minderz had to work so Keithers took us to the zoo. Nice zoo. Loved the giraffes, the very active and noisey lions, the swimming polar
bear. Then it was time for the trip home on the train. (I wonder why they keep the train so cold.)
So good time was had by all, although I am thinking it will be some time before I feel compelled to take Sue to Chicago again. It made me want to spend more time there, explore it some more. GO SHOPPING! (We passed THE crate and barrel and I have to say, I was tempted by the American girl store.)
Now, I'm back at work. Long night. I'll be glad to go home.
Really, I realize that Sue in a big city is not a perfect fit. She did not
have the stamina to keep up with us, she got distracted by everything, her behavior was not appropriate. But still we had a good visit with Minderz and the Keithanator. They were both excellent hosts and kept us well amused. We did some amazing things. We did the Adler at night and saw Saturn's rings (for real-they had telescopes set up.) We did the required trip out on Lake Michigan (sort of cold and windy) and took the water taxi to the Shedd. I have never been to a huge aquarium before and it was amazing. Although it was packed, Minderz was able to use her museum pass to let us bypass the two block line to get in (one of her perks). I utterly adored and want to go back again (maybe on a day when there are not 3 million people in it.) Our trip back to Lincoln Park was marred by the Hondorous/America soccer game. (There must have been no one left in Hondorous and they were crazy people.)
We couldn't get a bus so we walked and walked to the el. We stopped at a cute pub for dinner and then went to the waffle shop where I had the best chocolate in the world (or so I am told. Tasted the same to me. It did have a better texture.)
THe next morning, Minderz had to work so Keithers took us to the zoo. Nice zoo. Loved the giraffes, the very active and noisey lions, the swimming polar
bear. Then it was time for the trip home on the train. (I wonder why they keep the train so cold.)
So good time was had by all, although I am thinking it will be some time before I feel compelled to take Sue to Chicago again. It made me want to spend more time there, explore it some more. GO SHOPPING! (We passed THE crate and barrel and I have to say, I was tempted by the American girl store.)
Now, I'm back at work. Long night. I'll be glad to go home.