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. So we ate shrimps at Bubba Gumps, spent 7 minutes on a Ferris wheel with a good view of the skyline before wandering into the heart of Chicago.

We are staying on Magnificent Mile so right in the shopping district. We walked up Michigan Avenue and came across the quirky Tribune Tower building that Billy Connolly visited on his Route 66 trip. the building is very ornate, almost gothic, with insets of stones from other buildings the owner collected (ie stole) from all over the world. This includes from pyramids, Edinburgh Castle, House of Commons. A truly odd building but somehow beautiful.

After a lovely wander we retired for the night listening to hundreds of ambulance sirens (well Mr Fogg did as I was sound asleep).

So a beautiful rise this morning to glorious sunshine. And then we put the weather channel on. Oh Boy. There have been tornadoes across the midline, following the exact path we are going to take – Oklahoma City, Tulsa. Turns out there is a storm front sat right on us. We can expect thunderstorms later today, however tomorrow it’s worse. Full on high volume heavy flood causing rain. Thunderstorms and risk of more tornadoes.

Did anyone mention that tomorrow we are getting on a Harley??? Should be an experience.

We’ll assess risks as we go. If its too bad we will sit tight somewhere and catch up the next day. So, based on the weather report that means staying in Joliet for a week!!

Meanwhile, off for a tour of Chicago while the sun shines.