chicago

CHICAGO

(The city waking up)

We so enjoyed our vacation, in the beautiful windy city.

Keith had to work three of the days, so I ventured around

the city a bit while he was gone.

I am not the type of person to "wander anywhere" really,

by myself, but I figured if I wanted to see the city,

I had to give into "my fears" and just do it! 

I took a double-decker bus tour around the city.

The building heights are just incredible...

and so is all of the history behind them.

My next stop was lunch.

Now for most people this might not have been a big deal.

But I have NEVER eaten by myself in a restaurant,

and swore this is something I would NEVER do!

So, I faced another "fear" and went for it.

( Table for one, anyone?! )

I have to say, I didn't mind so much eating by myself

in such a large city, where many others dined alone too. 

I fit right in.

We attended a White Sox game with some friends who

have season tickets.

We had great seats and I was given a ball by one of the

pitching coaches who is a friend of a friend,

the ball was used by the pitcher's in the bull-pen.

Exciting for me!

 We also went to the Lincoln Park Zoo.

This zoo is free of charge and absolutely beautiful!

It is my new favorite zoo by far!

 (Such beautiful grounds at the entrance to the zoo)

(How about this huge hibiscus flower!!)

I will leave you now with one of my 

favorite shots of a 

sailboat out on Lake Michigan.