Chicago 2005

Zoe has never been able to explore and hang in a big city before so....
After a couple trips out west and wanting to stay a little closer to home this year,
we decided a short stay in Chicago was in order.


We decided to hit the major tourist attractions first including-

The Museum of Science and Industry.
Where else can you find everything from the Wright Flier to a Boeing 727 hanging from the ceiling?





Even one of the Sentinels from the Matrix is there.
(One of our favorite movies at the time.)





Nothing like staying at a 5-star hotel while in town.
The Swisshotel (Wacker & Lake Shore Drive) will do.




The view from our room on the 35 floor was excellent.
Either watching the floatillas go by on the Chicago river-




Or the fireworks at night at Navy Pier.




(It took Zoe two days to find the hidden but well stocked fridge.)




Next morning it was off to the Shedd Aquarium.
The new dolphin pool was built so that when you are seated-
it looks like it continues into Lake Michigan.






Even nocturnal fish/creatures are on display.





A quick but rainy walk to the Adler Planaterium.
Zoe's hovel is actually full of tiny holes representing the stars in the night sky.





Touristas again....





A stop at Navy Pier and a quick stage show-





We decided to take a quick run up and down the lakefront.




Which gave us this composite of the Chicago skyline.





And another road trip comes to an end.
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