Monday, August 12, 2013

Chicago

Here's my wrap up of Chicago.  I really suck at taking photos.  I even told my sister we needed to be better about it.  Epic Fail!!!

Lake Michigan

Popcorn Shrimp at Harry Carray's

Nightime skyline

Pippi Longstocking made my coffee

My list of Chicago, the good bad and ugly
  • I did not eat any pizza, over an hour wait is not worth it
  • Garretts popcorn, overrated.  I prefer the local favorite, Candyland.  It's much less greasy
  • The city is so so clean, and the homeless were quite polite.
  • Navy Pier was pretty cool, but I went at night when there weren't so many kids
  • The beaches are beautiful
  • I prefer Chicago over NYC.  It's closer, cleaner and less crowded.  The ambiance was great!
  • I cannot wait to go back and explore all of the neighborhoods I missed.
  • All my favorite stores and I didn't buy anything.  My bank account is thanking me.
  • I went to 3 outlet malls, I bought nothing.  Restoration Hardware in Kenosha actually had my silver sofa, the matching chair AND the headboard I've been lusting after for years.  Sadly that's 6 hours from home and none would fit in my tiny Jeep.
  • I want to surprise my mom with a trip at Christmas-time.  Her friends bailed, but I don't know if my schedule will allow it.  The decorations and ambiance would be amazing, plus we are huge fans of the season.
  • Overall big big big fan, cannot believe I waited so long to go!

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