We did manage to do an 'architectural tour' of Chicago by boat this evening. It was great and the history and stories of the buildings is really interesting. It was another hot day so being on the water was a nice place to be.
The girls with their balloon 'wings' walking along Michigan Ave, the main street in Chicago.
I have noticed a few things about Chicago...
- not sure if EVERYONE here is on holiday (it IS the middle of summer and school holidays here) but everyone dresses REALLY casually. Shorts, t-shirts and thongs seem to be the standard uniform. I think I can count on one hand how many people I have seen in suits or dressed as if they are going to work (and most of those are at the course I am at!).
- there are more African American and Hispanic American people than Caucasian Americans.
- everyone is super polite. Even everytime I walk into the hotel there is someone who stands at the door who acknowledges you - usually by saying 'welcome back'....which is weird when you have only been gone 5 minutes to go across the road for ice cream.
- Neve LOVES the revolving doors that go into just about every shop, building and restaurant. I swear she would spend all day just going around and around in them if she was allowed
- bread here is far too sweet....it almost tastes like cake.
- all the pedestrian crossings are perfectly timed so that by the time you reach the next intersection the light has changed so you can walk straight across - bonus.
One more day in Chicago before we fly to New York. It has gone too fast already!
