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The Windy City

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The family’s first trip of the new year (other than driving back from CO) was a spontaneous visit to Chicago, just a four hour drive north from home.

First stop, Portillo’s for authentic Chicago Dogs
View from the hotel room
It was snowing and cold the weekend we were there, but we bundled up and hit up all the top tourist spots
The Bean!
The Beach exhibit at the Navy Pier. Thousands of antimicrobial balls and we were the very first group in, so I felt OK about the yuck factor of a giant ball pit
Exploring the Pier
  • Shopping
  • So Pretty
On every Filipino’s itinerary when they visit Chicago
The sun finally came out
The Drake Hotel – “You will never be Jello!”
Garfield Park Conservatory

I have heard my dear friend, Eleanor, tell me all about Chi town for years, so its always been on the top of my list of places to see. It really did not disappoint and we will be be back for sure in the summer.

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