Home for the next few weeks is Chicago. I was a bit apprehensive coming here as I am not the biggest fan of cities. Chicago proved me wrong. It's gorgeous! And clean!
The monsoon like thunderstorms provide the best skies!
The beach at Lake Michigan has you fooled you're at the ocean. I spent a few afternoons running by here. It was the perfect backdrop to get back into my running habit that I had thrown tothe curb after my last marathon.
I visited the downtown farmer's market.
All from the market! I could do this every day.
The Chicago River is a main thoroughfare for transportation. This boat was gigantic!
A dime! If you know me, you know this is a sign from my Dad. I nearly sat right on it!
The flowers and greenery here is gorgeous! Reminds me so much of Vancouver, BC.
Lake Michigan can be seen in the back right.
Chicago is known for good food. I ate. A lot.
Homemade paella
The most delicious salad at Publican Quality Meats. Baby lettuce, turkey breast, radish, fried shallots, green beans, squash, eggs, all in a dill ranch. I'm salivating reminiscing about it.
Another run view of the Chicago River
Since finding out I can't eat gluten I have not had a real donut in over 5 years. Chicago has gluten free donuts. Imma gonna get fat here! Do Rite donuts has the recipe perfected! Soooooo good!
Had to stop at the Harpo Studios for a tourist picture! (No, I did not see Oprah)
Sunday lunch at Little Goat
Lunch is served. Roast beef on gluten free bread, topped with havarti, cabbage, guacamole, roasted peppers and so much more! Smoked fries and corned beef hash. So. Stinkin. Good.
The restaurant has a diner feel as well as a little shop, bar, cafe, bakery and rooftop bar. I could not get over all of the cute!
If only I could eat these!
Coffee bar at Little Goat
Old town Chicago is darling. It is full of all kinds of shops and restaurants. This....
My favorite place of all! It's simply called "green".
It's like walking into a thick jungle with hardwood floors and air conditioning.
I want to just sit in here alllllll day long. Perhaps the little old woman running it wouldn't mind?
Flower arrangements created in the back room
And if ever I am missing in Chicago, check green!
No visit to Chicago would be complete without a visit to Wrigley Field.
Yes, I went to a baseball game! The people watching was wonderful and the sudden rain storm created some fun memories.
I had no idea what was going on. In the 8th inning I had to ask where to find the score. I'm such a sports fan!
Saw David Gray on Northerly Island
Had homemade gluten free pasta!
I forgot to take a picture before chowing down, but tossed with homemade pesto was beyond delish!
Visited the Lincoln Park farmer's market...
All edible flowers!
That's a mushroom that was at least 15" across. The most beautiful market I have ever been to! (The location had a lot to do with it)
These neighborhoods will steal your heart. (This is Lincoln Park)
Besides eating my way through Chicago I also did plenty of yoga and tons of homework. Finished up my second summer term at Arizona State, having a week break for another trip!
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