Into the City

Sharen and I looked at the weather forecast and picked a day that would be good for a train trip into the city. The Dups have never done it, always wanted to, they now have the time, so - Why Not?

So Mike took the reigns and mapped out our trip.
We got on the train at Big Timber station.  When we got off the train, we hurried and bought tickets for our return trip so we wouldn't have to deal with that later. We walked and walked and walked all around Chicago.
I wanted to see where Mary goes everyday so we walked by her beautiful building. I texted Andy to get his address so we could check it out too. He was in Ga. for training.

We made our way over to the plaza and had our picture taken with the tree from Elgin. Sharen runs into Carrie's old softball coach (Pat Wilson) from Larkin and stops to chat. Small World.

The Dupplers at the tree

Me and Mike posing at the tree

 After a quick stop to see the tree at Macy's and all their beautiful window displays, we head on over to Millennium Park and watch the ice skaters.

Sharen and Dup with the tree at the Walnut Room

 What would the visit be without a photo in front of the Bean. You can see the blue of the sky in the reflection. Perfect winter day with no snow anywhere.

The Dupplers at Cloud Gate

Us at Cloud Gate

 We wanted to have lunch at someplace famous. Mike made that happen. What better place for a cub fan than the Billy Goat.
We all had the double Cheezeborgers, washed down with a couple beers.

We decided to stroll up Michigan to Water Tower Place.
Walked by TV stations, theaters, known restaurants, Trump tower, all the places you here on the TV.
 We must have seemed like tourist, because one guy is following us, trying to tell us how to get back to union station. Yeah, we know our way and no you are not getting any money from us. Thank You!

So Mike planned out a pretty full, fun, relaxing day.
Dup has been to the city without going to a sporting event.
And Sharen and I are planning our next trip - maybe to include Navy Pier.