shopping in Chicago

By the time morning rolled around, we were hungry. We decided to walk across the river and explore a bit, and find some breakfast. We ate at a sidewalk cafe at the Hotel Monaco, called South Water Kitchen. http://www.monaco-chicago.com/moncmn_dining.html It was still very hot, but we were not in the direct sun, so it was OK.

Then we walked over to Michigan Avenue, and did a bit of light shopping. The kids bought World Cup t-shirts, and we bought a bunch of chocolate for a friend (who had given me a shopping list and money) at Ghiradelli's chocolates.

I like shopping in Chicago. You have the most of selection of New York, but it is not quite so overwhelming in its scale. And you can find some things you can afford to buy (like the World Cup shirts). Plus you have that great chocolate store.

This was the weekend folks from Motown took over the Windy City. Everywhere we went, on every street, in every restaurant, in every store - the place was awash in Old English D's and it was an ocean of blue and orange. We all yelled "Tigers! Tigers!" at each other. It was a hoot!

We then hurried back to the hotel, hoping my friend's chocolate would not melt from the heat, and relaxed in the air conditioning and watched some soccer.

Still to come: Blueman Group; a date in Chicago; and the Museum of Science and Industry.