Guess us old folks wore out the young uns......they sacked out in the afternoon for a few winks before we went out again.
This is the stained glass dome in the Grand Army of the Republic rotunda at the Chicago Cultural Center. It is a beautiful building, completed in 1897 for the city's central library and the Grand Army of the Republic's meeting hall. We didn't have a lot of time to explore because we got there at closing time. One more thing to come back for!
Thanks to the Chicago fire, there are all kinds of architecture examples from all over the world.
Tour group on an old fire engine.
We are at Millennium Park, where the famous sculpture named Cloud Gate is located. That's the official name, but everyone calls it the "Bean", because of its shape. It is fascinating to walk around and under it, and see how everything is distorted by the curves.
A wedding party tried to clear people out for some shots.
The bean changes almost minute by minute; one could hang around for hours enjoying the variety of reflections.
There was a free concert in the park that night...a symphony orchestra performs all summer long here.
Sunday morning we took a river tour that emphasized the architecture of Chicago. Our guide named buildings and styles and told a little history along the way. It was an excellent tour to take.
Tasha went with us on the tour, but Ewan declined. (He'd been on this tour at least twice before.) But we had to give him the complimentary captain's hat at the end of the tour.
On the way back through the city, we passed by Soldier's Field....where there just happened to be a huge crowd going to a soccer game. The US team was playing Panama for the final Gold Cup game. Tasha bought us all tickets from a guy outside the stadium, and in we went! It was the first live professional game we'd ever been to, and we were surprised at how well we could see the action. Great game! Especially because the US won 1-0.
Walking Legs sculptures outside Soldier's Field.
After walking a few more miles, Tasha and Ewan took pity on us and led us home on the subway. Our poor feet were thankful!
Unfortunately, the weekend came to an end and we had to leave the following morning. We enjoyed the visit and the hospitality immensely.
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