It’s early evening in Joliet. We are fed and watered and resting back in our room ready for an early start. Despite threats of more storms the view from our window is of a wonderful sunset. Looking forward to tomorrow. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2013
A bit of a false start, up at 7am for a mile hike to get a healthy breakfast. All packed and sat waiting for the transfer who got the wrong hotel then sat asking us for directions cos he couldn’t … Continue reading
And today we head out to collect the Harley for what will surely be an interesting 2 weeks, not least of all with the Tornados ravaging the area that we are due to drive. Last night saw a thunderstorm hit … Continue reading
Another fun packed evening up the John Hancock tower to the observation deck for 360 degree views of Chicago, topped off with a trip to Ginos on Superior, where the funky bit is you get a permanent marker and leave … Continue reading
So this is the Cloud Gate. Part of Millenium Park it is a fantastic and fun place to be. The sculpture is amazing. You can see the city reflected in the large pebble, walk underneath and look at yourself and … Continue reading
A Full Fun Packed walking tour, in low 80s temperatures. A walk to the start of Route66 for a photo stoppirtunity on Adams and Michigan, before walking part of the route up to the Sears (Willis) tower at 1,454ft high … Continue reading
Yesterday afternoon was wonderful in Chicago. We strolled in glorious summer temperatures to the Old Navy Pier. Consider this a cross between Blackpool pleasure Beach and Bridlington. It’s a nice fun area with plenty of restaurants and a Ferris Wheel. … Continue reading
Oh Yes! Bubba Gumps at the Old Navy Pier Chicago and the mother of all drinks a CoronaRita, a half bottle of Corona upside downing Margarita, Pickled liver anyone? Two of these and I’m anyone’s, so to sober up a … Continue reading
Howdy y’all 8.5 hours on a average virgin flight (oh how they have gone downhill). Here we are in Chicago, 6 hours behind the UK in 28 degrees heat. Nice Now walking tour to stretch the legs and more food. … Continue reading
Wow two postings in a day, you’re either very lucky or very not, like we care 🙂 And here is the Maiden Tokyo that will be whisking us to Chicago. Catch you in 8 hours. A big hi to the … Continue reading