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Nice added nap, and almost to Chicago. I will nab a little something to eat then off to the edifice formerly known as Sear's Tower. I might even pay to take the tour! I think though, I will need to buy a hat first. My hair sort of went a bit wild last night, so if I want the locals to be friendly towards me instead of thinking I am a bag lady...
So, took the tour, skydeck is closed, so we only go to 99 not 103- stiill pops your ears. You start ina sub-basement ant for no extra charge- the bathroom is next to a generator or other machinery...free massage!
So, wild times at the station resulting in no time to upload, so you will get the whole pile when I get home.
There are rivers and canals through the downtown which today seemed to add to the humidity. Walking back from the tower, there's a slight odor like the
sidewalks along the walls need to be hosed off each morning. Faint, yet noticable.
Immediately outside the station near the bridge to Sears tower, on the right at the corner I’d the Corner Bakery where I stopped for a great sandwich, and fantastic fresh brewed iced tea. Joy!
I was told that THE thing is to try an Italian beef sandwich. I guess that will have to wait until next time. Besides , I think I have to plan a longer stay in Chicago si I can go see David Parr'a show, as well as Neil Tobin, and of course, I will have to take Eugene for dinner. Just a matter of coordination in the scheduling.
I also tried a Chicago style grilled dog. The relish is an alien green, yet oddly tasty. My great joy? Sacrilege to put catsup on a dog in this town! My kind of town.