I left my heart in Chicago.
Not quite the same ring as San Francisco, but I’m just being h0nest here folks; if that means the snappy catch phrase suffers, such is the peas and onions! If my ridiculous instagram spam over the last week(ish) of suuuper rad architecture is an indication, I went on a quick little adventure to Chicago over the Natal Day weekend and fell in love! The visit was brief, and the weather not so much on the sunshine and rainbows front, but that short, and rainy time frame was enough for me to fall hard for Chicago. Easily the most mind-blowingly beautiful city I’ve ever seen, and I’m jealous of those who get to wake up and see such monumental architecture on the daily.
Trip highlights:
· The architecture. Duh. Even better enjoyed on a river boat tour.
· The Art Institute of Chicago.
· Biking along the pier.
· The food. My belly had a perma-smile. So good.
· Also in food: Dinner at the Public Hotel’s Pump Room restaurant. Pricey, but the best meal I’ve ever eaten.
· See also: Public Hotel in general. Interior design dream come true.
I only saw & experienced the very tip of the iceberg in what this city has to offer, and I’ll certainly hope to go back for another visit somewhere down the line.
Wisdom: It’s shocking how few North American cities I’ve visited. It’s time to remedy that and get out there an explore. My travel wishlist includes: Washington, DC; Montreal; Ottawa; Nashville; Boston; Colorado. Guess I have some penny pinching ahead of me.
