The Chicago L Breaks Down

Tyler & I, along with his mom and sister, took a weekend trip to Chicago. To sum it up:

• Shopping is fun, spending money is harder than it sounds.
• When the annual Lighting of the Lights parade is going to be happening, make sure you are on the side of the street you want to be.
• Beware of the L. It may break down. The cars may fill with smoke. You may be crammed in like sardines because of previously mentioned parade. And it may take awhile for things to be fixed. Oh yeah, and while that is happening - don't count on the train sitting flat on the tracks. It will most likely be leaning significantly to the left.
• The Super8 in Evanston is so bizarre. No words.

The Cloud Gate/bean

My first jumping picture ever. Worth it.

Pretty fall colors in Chicago > than cold, snowy icy crud in Minnesota.

Giordano's Pizza.

After the lights were lit, while waiting to be able to cross the street.

We had perfect weather, despite the subway debacle, it was a really great time. And if we're honest, even that was a fairly good time. Until the engine cut, all the lights turned out and it felt like we were in a sauna..

I always forget how fun road trips are. Tyler already has one planned if we ever move out to the west coast. It will be the trip of a lifetime.