Chicago

Today is day 3 in Chicago, and I'm very ready to go home. I was reminded by the end of day 1 why it is I don't like city life. People are rude, things are dirty, it is noisy, it is a pain to get anywhere and there is way too much cement. Parking is another huge issue, as it costs a ridiculous amount to park anywhere.

The most shady thing about our visit was the hotel. When we came in there was a half empty water bottle on the counter and there was used bars of soap in the bathtub and by the sink. Not one to complain, I made the most of it. The rooms decor is this God awful orange color. The heat doesn't work, and I'm rather cold tonight. The pool was cold, the lifeguards not so friendly and it lacked a hot tub. Boo! Our room, on the 12th floor, overlooks the tops of some pretty ruff looking buildings. I guess I got what I paid for, since it was the cheapest hotel I could find. But, the location has been ideal. We have been able to walk most places, but certain individuals are now complaining that their legs hurt and that they have blisters. Every night I have had gut rot from eating out for the past three days, something I'm not used to at all. It has made for long miserable nights.

The fun things included the zoo (where I even got a sunburn!), the aquarium and the science museum. One of the highlights of the science museum was the fact that we got lost, but after circling the place, we were able to find a place to park (where I'm pretty sure we weren't allowed) for free. I feel like I finally cheated the system.

So tomorrow I will be making the long ride all the way home. So looking forward to it. The seven hour ride will be well worth sleeping in my own bed. It will be back to work the next day. Things will be back to normal.