Entrance to Shedd Aquarium...We watched the water spew into the air and all the kids play and wade as it hits the ground. We did not go to the aquarium, but it is suppose to be awesome......again a great example of the art in the city and all the green space......
Monroe Harbor... and an even more spectacular view at night.....as the wind blows and the gentle clanging of the halyards...almost sounds of some ancient tribe....ha
Art Institute of Chicago.... You can make a full day of this one! Monet was one of my favorites! Grant Wood did the American Gothic................Picasso was also amazing! Ancient tribal art as well....we did this in two hours...was really not near enough time. The museum itself is almost 200,000 sq ft......Some of the more contemporary exhibits....I was teasing Jerry .....said we should just have our grand kids do some art for over our mantel......although I do believe theirs would be much more meaningful.....I know art is in the eye of the beholder....but I truly think I should frame the back of my phone book where I doodle all the time........................hee hee
Millennium Park...
Again, the art in the city.........is just......just.......can't find the adjective.....We happened upon the Chicago Symphony...as you can see below.....free to everyone...in the park .......couples shared a bottle of wine.....families has brought their tent for their little ones.....and all sat, munched, drank and enjoyed....MUSIC.....gosh do we all need to stop the wheels of life and just listen.....It can take you away.....as these talented musicians play..............
Chicago Symphony...You would think the sound would not be top notch outdoors.......think again......look at all the speakers from the structure above.....the quality of the music was ....almost as good as my ipod.
Navy Pier.... Long ago was a naval facility......turned amusement park, restaurants, and crowds abound.......All on the water, the charter boats are there, as we walked we saw a wedding party boarding one of the larger yachts......We made it to a nice little restaurant and sat outdoors...as we always do ...and enjoyed the weather and people watching........Many families....and Chicago is very diverse.....as you walk you hear as many as 3 or 4 languages ............ The world has become just one large neighborhood...................
Field Museum... Turner and Brett....check out the dinosaur........He was LARGE.............Again no time this trip....we will save this one until you are with us..............................
Venetian Festival Boat Parade...This was hilarious........The theme was Hollywood............ the boats were all lit up .....Some had really gone all out....Michael Jackson, Johnny Cash, Pirates of the Caribbean, and many more.....the music was loud and made its way thru all the crowds......as once again....people sat, laid, anchored, rode bikes.......some there all day...........
Chicago is really rallying around the 2016 Olympics being here.........great place for them.......Maybe it will be selected as the city..............we hope so............we can come back......
The wind was catching Marilyn's head below..........we almost lost her off the bow of the boat as the wind gusts around the corner.....................
Below............Gilligan's Island.....as they sang the theme song everyone cheered......................
Fireworks over the harbor...As the night ended.............FIREWORKS.............FIREWORKS............and more FIREWORKS..............
Night skyline...We tried to capture this for you.........over 1,000 boats in the Burnham Harbor Marina that we are in ..................nice marina
Monroe Harbor... and an even more spectacular view at night.....as the wind blows and the gentle clanging of the halyards...almost sounds of some ancient tribe....ha
Art Institute of Chicago.... You can make a full day of this one! Monet was one of my favorites! Grant Wood did the American Gothic................Picasso was also amazing! Ancient tribal art as well....we did this in two hours...was really not near enough time. The museum itself is almost 200,000 sq ft......Some of the more contemporary exhibits....I was teasing Jerry .....said we should just have our grand kids do some art for over our mantel......although I do believe theirs would be much more meaningful.....I know art is in the eye of the beholder....but I truly think I should frame the back of my phone book where I doodle all the time........................hee hee
Millennium Park...
Again, the art in the city.........is just......just.......can't find the adjective.....We happened upon the Chicago Symphony...as you can see below.....free to everyone...in the park .......couples shared a bottle of wine.....families has brought their tent for their little ones.....and all sat, munched, drank and enjoyed....MUSIC.....gosh do we all need to stop the wheels of life and just listen.....It can take you away.....as these talented musicians play..............
Chicago Symphony...You would think the sound would not be top notch outdoors.......think again......look at all the speakers from the structure above.....the quality of the music was ....almost as good as my ipod.
Navy Pier.... Long ago was a naval facility......turned amusement park, restaurants, and crowds abound.......All on the water, the charter boats are there, as we walked we saw a wedding party boarding one of the larger yachts......We made it to a nice little restaurant and sat outdoors...as we always do ...and enjoyed the weather and people watching........Many families....and Chicago is very diverse.....as you walk you hear as many as 3 or 4 languages ............ The world has become just one large neighborhood...................
Field Museum... Turner and Brett....check out the dinosaur........He was LARGE.............Again no time this trip....we will save this one until you are with us..............................
As I talked to one of my girlfriends in Knoxville, she reminded me of the American Girl Store....It was in Watertower Place....a large shopping mall with 7 floors and many water features throughout.........My grand daughter Kinsey has become a big fan....she got Julie for Christmas last year and has enjoyed her so.........Therefore......being the good Nanna that I am....I just had to go....I got so excited.....you could not believe this store.....I called Kinsey and told her what I was seeing .........had to do a little shopping....but next time you will just have to be here too.....................
Michigan Avenue... Again the pretty , clean, well landscaped streets.......just so much to do ..........
Tribune Building... This photo does not capture how awsome this building is............very Gothic........... 
Water Tower...
View from John Hancock Tower... One of the tallest buildings in Chicago....we went for a drink and snack......There is a fine dining restaurant and a bar...........both have perfect views of the city and water........
Street performers... .....were thru out the city..........The Venetian Festaval is this week end.......Their buckets for tips said........."Drop in Money to Activate"..........They were really very good......
Chicago River.... We would have loved to taken the boat down this.......but the bridges would not allow that.........with a height of over 19 feet......we would have done a little damage.ha
Nike Store...Jerry went to the Nike Store and took this photo.....Guess I need to go back for Turner and Brett..........Interesting hey????
Michigan Avenue... Again the pretty , clean, well landscaped streets.......just so much to do ..........
Tribune Building... This photo does not capture how awsome this building is............very Gothic........... 
Water Tower...
View from John Hancock Tower... One of the tallest buildings in Chicago....we went for a drink and snack......There is a fine dining restaurant and a bar...........both have perfect views of the city and water........
Street performers... .....were thru out the city..........The Venetian Festaval is this week end.......Their buckets for tips said........."Drop in Money to Activate"..........They were really very good......
Chicago River.... We would have loved to taken the boat down this.......but the bridges would not allow that.........with a height of over 19 feet......we would have done a little damage.ha
Chicago is really rallying around the 2016 Olympics being here.........great place for them.......Maybe it will be selected as the city..............we hope so............we can come back......The wind was catching Marilyn's head below..........we almost lost her off the bow of the boat as the wind gusts around the corner.....................Below............Gilligan's Island.....as they sang the theme song everyone cheered......................Fireworks over the harbor...As the night ended.............FIREWORKS.............FIREWORKS............and more FIREWORKS..............Night skyline...We tried to capture this for you.........over 1,000 boats in the Burnham Harbor Marina that we are in ..................nice marina
On our way back.......just looking across the water.......we tried for a few shots......Fantastic City...CHICAGO......you have stole our hearts........I am going to find one of those "I LOVE CHICAGO " tees......................Today is Sunday and our one year anniversary......Jerry made reservation for a musical and dinner...........will post it later.....LOTS OF LOVE TO ALL OF YOU.....we miss you.
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