My sister and I arrived back into LA at 9:00am from our adventures in Chicago. My cousin lives in the Edgewater/Andersonville district of Chicago (see the picture below) and she was the hostess for the trip.
This is Edgewater, and yes I have walked down this street and know my way around...sort of...
There is so much to tell and so many hilarious stories to share. Still, given that my sister and I decided to try and sleep at the airport rather than at my cousin's, you can imagine that I am a little pooped. Plus the boys both have colds and I think mine is right around the corner.
However, I know you are all dying to hear some news so I'll share with you a few highlights:
- Being propositioned (yes, that kind of proposition) by a crazy sixty-year-old crackhead on the way to the airport.
- Standing in the amazing spaces that Frank Lloyd Wright imagined and created.
- Watching the fireworks and decorated boats during the Venetian Night celebration.
- Trying to sleep in the airport with a towel as a blanket because it was freezing!
- Taking the time to just sit and experience the energy of the city.
- Having enough time to stare intently at each version of Haystacks by Claude Monet and being able to finally decide which was my favorite.
- Realizing the simple truth that people raise their children everywhere, finding adventures for their family, the same way I do, in wherever they may be.
- Riding down the Chicago River, wind in my hair, sun in my face, and the spirit and brilliance of great minds who built the city around me.
- Drinks and jazz at the Green Mill (Al Capone's joint) with Patricia Barber & Quartet.
- Time with my sister that was never boring, bothersome, or stressful. It was time that we gave each other to continue strengthening our relationship.
I could easily put Chicago, cold weather and all, on my list of places to call home at some point. If you have not been there, I highly suggest it as a place you spend some time in.
And now it's time for a nap...
3 comments:
good job focusing on the positive of the trip. i would have liked to go to the Green Mill too.
How fun... especially seeing some of Frank Lloyd Wright! I bet that was amazing!
I don't know about you, but I love hearing about everyone's fun summer travels. Gives me good ideas for next summer. :)
wow. as if getting propositioned by as sixty year old is not enough of a compliment, a crackhead to boot?! your stories of adventure do wonders for us who find adventure illusive. and sleeping on your towel in the cold airport? another adventure altogether! which brings us right back to goosebumps!
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