Hi all, we are in the windy city of Chicago and have been here for a few days.  We are staying in a Hostel because there were no campgrounds anywhere within an hours drive, and we've got enough miles under our belt we don't need to add any more! Yesterday we ventured out, took the train red line, and then a bus to the Navy Pier.  We spent the day there walking around and taking in the beauty of Chicago.  What a wonderful city!  Full of life and people out and about enjoying everything it has to offer.  Later on in the evening, we walked from our place to the beach and spent the evening sitting on the water watching the boats and people. The color of Lake Michigan is stunning, you'd think you were in the tropics.  Today we are meeting up with an old friend of mine from my army days.  I haven't seen her in years, so I can't wait.  We will be taking the Architecture boat tour of Chicago, all the locals say it's awesome. We are getting closer and closer to home and we are ready!  Can't wait to see everyone and our doggies!
Love, MB & Liz

 

 Our Hostel. (Chicago Getaway Hostel)

 

 Liz resting on the pier last night.

 

A little fella we saw in the river trying to grab some leaves off a tree. He was so cute!