Day Three

Woke up a bit later this morning, which was good. Told Ann about last night's fire truck activity. She didn't hear any of it, which considering they were right outside the window with the sirens blaring for twenty minutes, says much about how dead to the world she was. Mooched about for a bit longer before heading out for a late breakfast.

Went back to the same place as yesterday, http://eggsperiencecafe.com/ . I had waffles, Ann had something. Saw some guys washing windows via the medium of abseiling. Didn't fancy that as a career.

Headed back to the hotel in order to get ready for the day. Got everything and then headed back to the http://www.coachusa.com/chicagotrolley/ . Caught it down to Willis Tower, where we got off and boarded a different tour. This one took us much further south, via Chinatown and the US Cellular Field (Home of the Chicago White Sox), to the Museum of Science and Industry - http://www.msichicago.org/. The journey took much longer than we were anticipating. We were dying by the time we arrived.

Found our way in and immediately got a drink, before setting off around the place. From our past experience of American museums, we knew to expect a slightly simpler selection of exhibits and labels. Today we learnt some interesting facts, for example, did you know that a tsunami is a big wave? It was ok, not the best museum we've ever been to, but not the worst either.

Did see a vortex.

And this. U505 captured by the US Navy during World War II.

Up Periscope

We had a look at most things before deciding it was time to leave. Caught the trolley tour back to downtown Chicago. Stopped to claim the free t-shirts we got with our two day passes. Walked back to the hotel and then went out for dinner.

Went here. http://www.unos.com/ It is on the corner of our block so not far to travel. It claims to be the home of the deep pan pizza, the first company ever to make it. We both had pizza. It is very deep pan, like a pie with cheese. To be fair, we both weren't particularly keen on the pieness of them.

When we finished we headed down to the Navy Pier for our last Chicago activity. Proved to be the best. Went out on a large speed boat to see the Chicago skyline before returning back to the harbour to watch fireworks. Tried to take pictures, but was very difficult due to darkness and the boat moving. The video came out better.

A great way to round off our stay here. The skyline at dusk was amazing on its own and then to see the fireworks was the icing on the cake.

When we got back on land we had a look at the pier attractions. Saw this.

The big wheel is too big to ride on.

Wandered back to the hotel to start the packing up procedure and to type this. Thought I would show you the hotel lift having mentioned it the other day.

Cover up

Now have The Late Show with James Corden on TV.  As ever, Ann has gone to bed.


Bears seen - 0

Moose Watch - Low

Submarine Watch - High

States Visited - 1