Hot In the City
Many, many things to report from lovely Chicago!
The aforementioned afternoon run was stunning, as we ran along Lake Michigan and the back down Dearborn Street through Gold Coast. It was very hot, but there's something to be said for running with your very good friend in the presence of a great body of water. I think it's one of those things you can't explain but must experience for yourself. My run along the Danube with Lady comes to mind as another shining example of the sensation brought about by such a run, and it's one of my favorite travel memories...
After the run, we decided to get cleaned up and head down to Millennium Park for live blues and jazz at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion (designed by my hero Frank Gehry!). The evening eludes description for me except to tell you that it was the perfect culmination of several of my favorite things in the world: wine, music, summer, grass, sunset, the outdoors, fine architecture, and the very pleasing company of my friend.
From Millennium Park we headed up to Sheridan to Jason's for a gathering of some local friends and others who were in town for YearlyKos. I should have made it a point to meet everyone and get acquainted, but I was somewhat intoxicated prior to arrival from the two beers I drank post-run (one of which was in the shower!) and the bottle of South African Petit Chenin I split with Lady at the park, so I spent most of my time and attention catching up with Kevin, a friend I made during last summer's visit. It was great to see him again since we'd hit it off instantly before, though it wasn't long until we had to get back downtown and let Lady get to bed for an early start the next day.
The next day (Friday) involved buying the smallest pair of jeans I've ever been able to get on (sweet success!), chilling at the spectacular rooftop pool, going out on Devon for Indian food and shopping with Kate (of Budapest fame), and then coming back here to watch a Bollywood film bought on said shopping expedition. It was a fun and relaxing day, and it was great to see Kate again.
Now, since it is my last morning here, I should stop blogging and hit those last few things I want to see while I can... Hopefully I can do more tonight.
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Now playing: Billy Idol - Hot in the City
via FoxyTunes
The aforementioned afternoon run was stunning, as we ran along Lake Michigan and the back down Dearborn Street through Gold Coast. It was very hot, but there's something to be said for running with your very good friend in the presence of a great body of water. I think it's one of those things you can't explain but must experience for yourself. My run along the Danube with Lady comes to mind as another shining example of the sensation brought about by such a run, and it's one of my favorite travel memories...
After the run, we decided to get cleaned up and head down to Millennium Park for live blues and jazz at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion (designed by my hero Frank Gehry!). The evening eludes description for me except to tell you that it was the perfect culmination of several of my favorite things in the world: wine, music, summer, grass, sunset, the outdoors, fine architecture, and the very pleasing company of my friend.
From Millennium Park we headed up to Sheridan to Jason's for a gathering of some local friends and others who were in town for YearlyKos. I should have made it a point to meet everyone and get acquainted, but I was somewhat intoxicated prior to arrival from the two beers I drank post-run (one of which was in the shower!) and the bottle of South African Petit Chenin I split with Lady at the park, so I spent most of my time and attention catching up with Kevin, a friend I made during last summer's visit. It was great to see him again since we'd hit it off instantly before, though it wasn't long until we had to get back downtown and let Lady get to bed for an early start the next day.The next day (Friday) involved buying the smallest pair of jeans I've ever been able to get on (sweet success!), chilling at the spectacular rooftop pool, going out on Devon for Indian food and shopping with Kate (of Budapest fame), and then coming back here to watch a Bollywood film bought on said shopping expedition. It was a fun and relaxing day, and it was great to see Kate again.
Now, since it is my last morning here, I should stop blogging and hit those last few things I want to see while I can... Hopefully I can do more tonight.
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Now playing: Billy Idol - Hot in the City
via FoxyTunes
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