Yet another amazing city crossed off my list. Slowly but surely I'll see this wonderful world we live in. It helps making great friends in fun places to play host. I really enjoyed my time in Chicago. Here's a few highlights:
- Rainy weather to start, but cleared up for the rest of the vacation. Still cool-cold, but nothing I couldn't handle. Plus I got my money's worth out of my Pride umbrella.
- Delicious food, but no Chicago dog-- but I did enjoy the 8th best Wings in Chicago.
-While we did technically miss the Halloween parade, partially due to a timely make-up process (the long line at the thrift shop didn't help) we were quite popular and many people snapped pictures of us on their phones. I know I'm on many a Twitpic out there!
-Lots of people made comments passing us in our Halloween costumes, even yelling from cabs. They best thing yelled at us. I can't write here. This is a semi-family blog. Email me if you want to know.
- Finding brunch in Boystown is harder than you might think.
- Spoiler Alert: I'm glad the girl died in Drag Me To Hell. Payback for killing her cat.
- Those weren't fireworks I heard on Halloween night.
- I got quite good at riding public transportation (L Train/Buses) and only once embarrassed myself by inserting my pass in upside down.
- I'm usable. (That's a compliment btw, and not what you might think.)
- I Go is a brilliant idea for city living! There was a location a few blocks from Randy's house. The Prius was my favorite.
- Andersonville (a.k.a. Mandersonville) (a.k.a at least by me as Swedenland) is a super quaint area of Chicago, just don't go looking for a dinner restaurant on a Monday night.
- The L Train is LOUD. I'm amazed at how many people's residences are RIGHT UP AGAINST IT! I guess rent is more affordable. Just stock up in good ear plugs!
- Walgreen's is a great to stock up on Coke Zero and Sour Berry Gummy Live Savers. (Not eaten not together FYI)
-Even with two H&M's within walking distance of each other, I still spent zero dollars at either. (Shocking I know!)
- David Schwimmer is one of Chicago's own.
- Margie's Candy & Ice Cream Shop is 88 years old. My grandma was born the year that it opened. Also, it was delicious and provided a great last dessert in Chicago. (Nom nom nom)
- Coolest streetlights ever.
1 comment:
Brunch in Boystown must only be a Sunday thing...Hopefully it will expand to Saturday as well, sometime soon.
All good things to know for your next trip! You are welcome, anytime!!
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