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Chicago: the rest of the trip

Saturday wasn't the best as far as the weather is concerned, it was CHILLY and rained on and off. But, we made the best of it and continued on with our plans. We did a trolley tour that morning, it took us to all of the "big" Chicago destinations: famous hotels, Grant Park, Buckingham Fountain, Soldier field, The Navy Pier, The Willis Tower, The John Hancock, etc. A little after lunch time we were ready for a beer and some football! We found a neat little Irish pub and saddled up at the bar for a bit. After our beer break, the boys headed to Wrigley field and the girls went shopping. That night we ventured to Lincoln Park for dinner and drinks...I really liked this area. Much more of a "neighborhood" feel to it...very neat little bars.

Sunday we had a few hours before we had to go to the airport, so we decided to go on up to the top of the John Hancock building. It was magnificent, that view is amazing. I am deathly afraid of heights but it wasn't bad, I don't think I could have done those new glass ledge things at the Willis Tower, that's just a heart attack waiting to happen. So, after our tourist trap tour of the Hancock (ha, it was really cool!) we headed to Yolk for brunch, it was delicious! After one last sad goodbye to our hosts, we took the L to the airport! So sad the weekend was over, but we were also glad to be heading back to SC weather!

Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park
out in Lincoln Park
the girls!
view of the city from the John Hancock
view of Lake Michigan, so pretty!
being tourists=)

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