I'm only 4 months behind on blogging these. I did have an excuse of something else that has been taking up tons of my photography and blog time. We went to Chicago for a long weekend in mid August as part of a work trip & we LOVED the city. We started off on a architectural boat tour through the city & I highly recommend it. If you aren't into buildings- skip this post and tomorrow's post.
I just love how they have a river- a real river (not a *bayou*) that defines the city. Cruising up and down is the best way to see Chicago and its amazing architecture. The diversity and beauty of the buildings is amazing.
I also really loved the bridges & their sense of rich history that made everything more special.
I've heard that downtown & the waterfront has changed quite a bit over the last few years & I love all the greenery & walking trails along the river.
New modern buildings with a little bit of green space below.
This is the old Montgomery Wards warehouse. That kid doesn't look too happy because it was raining a nice little sprinkle our few hours on the boat. I had to switch out to my little P&S camera & still ended up with tons of photos with rain on my lens.
I was just in love with these old draw bridges.
Wonder what one of those condos go for?
I've always thought of Chicago as just another big city- a little of Houston, a little of NY, a little of Los Angeles all mixed togehter, but I was totally wrong. It had such a personality and vibrancy that was unlike any of those other cities.
One of my favorite shots of the boat trip.
Love the new and old contrasted with the steel and greenery.
I can't even fathom some of the engineering that went behind these buildings & how the subways operate below ground.
Of course, the Sears Tower.
I think we will be making a trip back to Chicago in the next few years for one of their big city parties- perhaps St. Patti's Day?
This building made me want to play Jenga.
The old post office.
GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY: It's Christmas week! All of my shopping is done, food is ready to go...just a few more hours of work.
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