Chicago

Everyone loves to post pictures of The Bean in Millennium Park.  So did we.  Can you find us?

We drove into Chicago from Indianapolis.  Indy was cool, with bikepaths and hometown feel.  It was awesome to catch up with Matt and Jason, but I'm sad to say we didn't capture any pictures of the town.  When we arrived in Chicago, it was Friday, July 5th.  I had to drive down the Magnificent Mile, which was PACKED with shoppers.  Our van, Muskey, was quite a celebrity.  We got a lot of pointed interest and smiles from the people in the crosswalks.  Downtown Chicago wasn't really the best spot for a tall van, so it spent most of the time stuck in a garage. 
We transitioned to bicycles, which was a great way to get around!

We had a blast in Chicago.  We bicycled up to Wicker Park, and on the way back, my bicycle chain broke.  No problem! My all-star bicyclist wife, Noelle, towed me back!

We had a great Sunday-Funday with Eric.  Great times with this tour gide!  Congrats on your engagement Eric!

My favorite attraction in Chicago was the lakeshore.  Specifically the concrete "beaches."  No messy sand, and fun jumping into the water.  We were really lucky with the fantastic warm weather. 

We also ran into my cousin Jason.  After rediscovering that you can't bring beer to the lake shore, we went to the top of the John Hancock building for a couple drinks.  What a view!

Another city picture for good measure.
While it's great to be in Chicago, it's not quite the "great outdoors".  :)

We really enjoyed Wrigley Field.  Hot weather, "Old Style" Beer, and no jumbo-tron.  It's the quintessential American ballpark.

  The Cubs won, in an exciting game with six homeruns!