Chicago Day 2

This morning we did an architectural boat tour of Chicago. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I think my favorite building that we saw was the St Regis Chicago. It was designed by the woman architect, Jeanne Gang.

St Regis, Chicago
Our hotel, the Swissotel is the shiny building in the center. It’s shaped like an equilateral triangle.
Nearing the end of our tour

Next we walked Al around Navy Pier and stopped for a snack at Harry Carry’s Tavern. We are very lucky to have perfect weather. We sat outside and enjoyed relaxing.

Harry Caray was a legendary sports announcer for the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Cubs.

We were almost back to the hotel when I realized that I had left my video camera on the table at Harry Caray’s. I was sick with worry that I had lost it for good. We raced back to the restaurant. At first no one knew anything about it but as we were getting ready to give up and leave I saw it at the lecturn out by the door. What a relief!! Everyone was so nice and helpful and we found it!

Tonight we went to dinner in Lincoln Square and then to a concert at a venue called the Old Town School of Folk Music. We saw Charlie Hunter and Cesar Rosas & the Old Town Playboys.

Charlie Hunter. The woman who he was supposed to be playing with was ill so he performed solo.
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Author: marionvermazen

I am a traveler, hiker, avid reader, Sun alumnus, computer geek, Spanish and French language student, knitter and genealogist. I am retired after working for almost 30 years in the Computer Industry. I live in Reno, Nevada with my husband Duke.

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