We've spent these last few days of Leg II enjoying our time together before heading back to Naples where we will jump right back into work and all the other activities that fill our lives. I've already planned a BBQ at our house for Sunday...and we can't wait to see our loved ones!
We rented a car and drove up to the towns on Lake Michigan that we skipped because of the weather last week. We thoroughly enjoyed Saugatauk and South Haven. We recommend both to anyone looping through...and for those of you that have never visited the east coast of Lake Michigan; it is a destination unto itself with wonderful little towns and villages along the way, beautiful beaches with magnificent dunes and crystal clear water.
We also drove into Chicago twice. The first time we spent an entire day at The Field Museum (photo of Chip standing on the steps of the museum) The 2nd time we went to The Chicago Art Institute. That day we were invited to dinner at a private home in Chicago along with about 10 other looper couples who are in the area. Those in attendance are either in the process of doing the loop, hope to someday do it or have already completed it. We actually met another couple who I remembered meeting last year in Little Falls New York! Woody and Ellen were gracious hosts who generously treated all of us to a Chicago feast including Deep dish Chicago style pizza! Their home is on the 15th floor of a beautiful new highrise building overlooking Soldier Field and Lake Michigan...It was a fun night!
Last Friday evening Chip & I went to see Chris Botti along with Bill, Eileen and Clarissa from Blue Max. He was performing right next door to the marina here in Hammond at The Horseshoe Casino! We had great seats. It was a thrill to hear him in person and his ensemble was magnificent. Lucia Micarelli was one of the artists that accompanied Chris. The audience was moved to tears...
We will be taking Ithaka out of the water and putting her into storage tomorrow. She will be here for about a year until we come back in '09 to complete the circle.
...more news and photos to follow soon!
We rented a car and drove up to the towns on Lake Michigan that we skipped because of the weather last week. We thoroughly enjoyed Saugatauk and South Haven. We recommend both to anyone looping through...and for those of you that have never visited the east coast of Lake Michigan; it is a destination unto itself with wonderful little towns and villages along the way, beautiful beaches with magnificent dunes and crystal clear water.
We also drove into Chicago twice. The first time we spent an entire day at The Field Museum (photo of Chip standing on the steps of the museum) The 2nd time we went to The Chicago Art Institute. That day we were invited to dinner at a private home in Chicago along with about 10 other looper couples who are in the area. Those in attendance are either in the process of doing the loop, hope to someday do it or have already completed it. We actually met another couple who I remembered meeting last year in Little Falls New York! Woody and Ellen were gracious hosts who generously treated all of us to a Chicago feast including Deep dish Chicago style pizza! Their home is on the 15th floor of a beautiful new highrise building overlooking Soldier Field and Lake Michigan...It was a fun night!
Last Friday evening Chip & I went to see Chris Botti along with Bill, Eileen and Clarissa from Blue Max. He was performing right next door to the marina here in Hammond at The Horseshoe Casino! We had great seats. It was a thrill to hear him in person and his ensemble was magnificent. Lucia Micarelli was one of the artists that accompanied Chris. The audience was moved to tears...
We will be taking Ithaka out of the water and putting her into storage tomorrow. She will be here for about a year until we come back in '09 to complete the circle.
...more news and photos to follow soon!
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