Chicago By Day
Thanksgiving, Nov 23
While the turkey was in the oven, Mum, Dad and I took a walk to Lincoln Park Zoo.
Back to Dickens Ave for our Thanksgiving lunch.
Then over to Clark St for Thanksgiving dinner with Andrew, Hie-Jung and their friends.
Millennium Park, Nov 21
Chicago Marathon, Oct 22
Hurry up, we're freezing!
The Marathon winner was Kenyan Robert Cheruiyot (presumably somewhere among this group of North African runners who led the race at this early stage). See the extraordinary way he finished the race here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWheGgqmq0A
Our neighbours, Nin and Nancy.
A Birthday Brunch, Sep 24
Upstairs in our landlords' apartment to celebrate Andrew's 40th.
Chicago Air & Water Show, Aug 20
As viewed from my hospital room at St Joseph on Lake Shore Drive!
North Ave Beach, Jul 29
At the Taste of Chicago, Jul 6 & 8
To see San Francisco band Train.
And a couple of days later, the UK's World Party.
Summer's Here!, Jun 30
Mike and I met up for an after-work treat in Lincoln Park.
World Cup 2006, Jun 10
An early start to watch the first England game at Fadó Irish Pub.
Sightseeing With Marc Hale, May 6-7
Wrigley Field, Apr 26
For Cubs v Marlins.
Good Friday, Apr 14
South perform an acoustic set (see under 'Bands' for what happened next!).
Lunch at Le Colonial on Rush St.
The Nareys, Mar 25
Ben, Dimitra and baby Alex at home in Oak Park.
Rachael & Nicholas, Mar 1
Out to lunch in Roscoe Village.
My Birthday, Feb 20
Shopping on Michigan Ave.
Lakefront, Jan 25
An Afternoon on Southport Ave, Jan 14
Topped off with a French film at the Music Box.
Diversey Driving Range, Jan 2
A nice way to spend the New Year Holiday!
