Joe And Nuch's Day Off

I guess it's time I get around to posting these pictures from my visit to Chicago.

We started off with Uncle Jim. Here we are at the Wheaton train station. The train blows its whistle as it is pulling in, so we were warned to plug our ears.



Our first stop was Uncle Jim's office building where we could take in the view of the Chicago skyline.



in Uncle Jim's office, which is soon to be vacated when he retires at the end of the year.

and a view of the Chicago river where we would soon start our architectural tour.

On the tour boat, we sat in the front row - right next to the tour guide. As the tour started, Nuch took about 10 pictures of the two of us (ignoring the buildings), and then, promptly fell asleep. I could have used that 35 bucks to buy BP stock.

Here's our guide and the building formerly known as the Sears Tower.

Growing up, I always wanted to live in one of these two apartment buildings. Parking Lot, Shopping Center, and Room all in one building, and you could park your boat in the river. What more could you ask for.

Nuch thinks they look like two ears of corn on the cob.

The Donald's Tower

The Chicago Tribune building

and a view of the skyline from the mouth of the Chicago river.

After the tour, we walked to Millennium Park. On the way, we came across some window washers.

Here's the Bean

It's mystical design makes your bald spot look bigger than it actually is.

Then, we came across this odd piece of Modern Art

When she smiled and water squirted out from between her teeth, it all made sense.

After the park, we jumped on the L (or is it El?) to Anne and Bob's place on the Northside.

First some snacks....

and then, some beers... This must have been early in the night, as we're all looking fairly fresh.