The Windy City for a Day
I needed one more trip on Amtrak this year to achieve “Select” status. Wow, I’m special. So why not take a day trip to Chicago? Boarded the Capitol Limited in Toledo at 6:00 AM, arrived into Chicago a few hours later. Walked around town — and walked. More walking in one day than should be humanly possible. But had a great time. I was prepared for a dreary, cold, rainy and windy day — which it was, except for the dreary part.
While walking towards the Museum Campus, I passed Grant Park. Found my own piece of history to record:
Grant Park
Close Up - "Witnessing Change"
Millennium Park was my favorite destination of the day. In the amphitheater, they were playing an artistic interpretation of sounds from a train station. It was one of those things that show I’m not sure about some kinds of art. I just didn’t get it. That said, I did do something that everyone who visits Chicago does, and that’s taking photos of the “bean” sculpture (officially, the “Cloud Gate“):
Cloud Gate
At Night
I hiked up Michigan Avenue, found the Apple Store and decided that I really do want a new MacBook. All I can do is want, for now, though. At 8:00 PM, I ventured back to Union Station and boarded the Lake Shore Limited and enjoyed an excellent conversation at the sleeping-car reception before we left town. Make it back to Toledo a bit early, at about 3:15 AM. A few other photos from around Chicago:
