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chicago whips the llama's ass... :)
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well, i went to chicago last weekend.. decided to take 4 days and just go.. i went once before, for a day, and loved it.. this return visit was equally grand.
i've been considering a move there... and now i'm pretty convinced that i would like to live there (i'm shooting for next april (2005)).
i don't know who of you has been before or perhaps live there, but i wasn't aware with how much there is to do! its quite the busy, bustling city... it sits right on one of the great lakes, so if you cross the street, you're standing on the edge of a huge body of water, tons of boats, sailboats, etc, lining the water.. a short walk up the coast and you're standing on sandy beaches, just like the coast.. the city itself is loaded with all sorts of shops, restaurants, and at all times of the day, the streets are filled with people out mulling around, street artists and musicians about, performing for the passer-bys... plus chicago has one of the best public park systems in the country. they're everywhere! its so nice...
really gave me some perspective on where i live now.. and just how boring it is here..
anyway, i'm back and feel refreshed from my visit.. the city treated me quite well and i can't wait to return..
later,
dep
i've been considering a move there... and now i'm pretty convinced that i would like to live there (i'm shooting for next april (2005)).
i don't know who of you has been before or perhaps live there, but i wasn't aware with how much there is to do! its quite the busy, bustling city... it sits right on one of the great lakes, so if you cross the street, you're standing on the edge of a huge body of water, tons of boats, sailboats, etc, lining the water.. a short walk up the coast and you're standing on sandy beaches, just like the coast.. the city itself is loaded with all sorts of shops, restaurants, and at all times of the day, the streets are filled with people out mulling around, street artists and musicians about, performing for the passer-bys... plus chicago has one of the best public park systems in the country. they're everywhere! its so nice...
really gave me some perspective on where i live now.. and just how boring it is here..
anyway, i'm back and feel refreshed from my visit.. the city treated me quite well and i can't wait to return..
later,
dep
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sounds like manchester in england ...only we have the river irwell and the ship canal ...
There is so much there that's fantastic...The Art Institute, Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture, The Shedd Aquarium (biggest in the world, dontcha know), Sears Tower, The Observatory at the John Hancock building...and of course Navy Pier leading out onto Lake Michigan which is in itself a sight to be seen. Maggianos, where I had the best Italian meal of my life
I really need to go back...
What's taking you out there Jon?
:crying:
Deeply.
Say hello to the John Hancock Building for me
(best I can do)
Don't worry, my bitterness is almost all in jest
You're going to have a fantastic time, there's so so much to do and you're going to actually get a chance to do it all (or all of it that you want to!). Lucky!
Have you been before, btw?
Personally I really dont like the Mid-West, its soooooo flat and the general landscape is really dull. The people are in the main quite nice though.
The lakes are nice, and if you go up into The Mit, then thats nice too.
Chicago I just found a little too clean and bland for my liking. Daley has sapped all the fun out of the place, its too safe.
Granted there are excellent museams and theres a couple of really tall buildings. But, theres just not that spark you get in other cities like Barcelona or Cape Town, Sydney or London.
Ohh I was thinking about going to UIC. I know quite a few people who do and say its quite nice. Real close to where alot of fun is too... that being bars and stuff