Chicago, day 2

We took the metra train (yes, with an a) and then a short walk to the L-train.

Multilevel sidewalks to go with their multilevel streets and trains!

We visited the money museum at the Chicago Federal Reserve Bank

Despite these photos, the kids did have fun. (Scott must be saying something frightening)

I think they took their cue for this photo from the grumpy high school kids who were here for a 9:30 tour. The students were awesome. They tried to connect the dots with the fed and our economy. But they couldn't get past the fact that $35million is shredded here each day and kept asking why they didn't just give it away instead. And our dear tour guide just kept missing the mark with his answers.

Photo with a million bucks.

Our view from the top floor of the Daley Center.

We walked underground through a mall type area to the old Chicago Public Library.

And Millenium Park

Where ancient meets modern

And the serious city meets accessible playgrounds

We took a bus (completing our use of all the public transport Chicago has to offer)

Up to the historic water tower

And pump house

We drank from historic fountains

And explored worlds of chocolate. 

As we returned down the Magnificent Mile, I stepped inside Tiffany's while the rest of my family waited at the bus stop outside the door - but I could only take it in for a moment, or I might miss the bus!

Turns out, when we got off the bus, we walked the wrong way. And our parking was paid for 24 hours. And we were at 23:50, so we followed a local and hopped this wall to get back on time.

Another real Chicagoan experience!

With our parking up, it was time to head out. We drove the rest of the way around Lake Michigan through Indiana and into Michigan. (Turns out there are no welcome to Indiana signs when you cross the stateline in a residential neighborhood.)

Everyone enjoyed Chicago... And was relieved we didn't get shot. (I know it's sad, but if you ask my kids, this is what they'll tell you.)