Friday, June 15, 2007

Take me out to the ballgame…

After exploring all that South Bend has to offer on Tuesday morning – it was time to pack up and head to the Windy City…determined to sample all this wonderful American city has to offer. The first night we picked up my sister from the airport…taking the Aussie count to a staggering total of four…checked into our room…and began to prepare for the massive day ahead. With one full day and no regard given to our digestive system…we set out for a walking and eating tour of Chicago. We strolled through downtown, took in Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile and the Lake…before tracking down one of the best soup restaurants in the city for lunch. Then it was time to reload over a few drinks and head to Wrigleyville for true Chicago style pizza and a Cub’s game at Wrigley Field. Then, determined to finish the day a pound or two heavier…we made it to a blues bar for a few drinks, live music, and to watch Dougie attempt to commit suicide by Buffalo Wings…

The following morning it was time for sad goodbyes…this time over some famous triple-decker sandwiches the size of our heads. It was an amazing week with Rach and Dougie, and it was very sad to see them go. Now it is back to South Bend with my sister…a week before the GRE for Jen…and then it is off to Atlanta and our next big adventure.

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