IT IS WARMER

Lovely day. Much, much warmer. Probably 60.Went to the Art Institute and saw a wonderful exhibit of Mattise plus wonderful impressionist artist like Manet, Monet, Pissaro etc. Also took a long ride on the elevated train, which allows you to se in peoples windows and office and many cool neighborhoods. We also had a nice lunch at a fancy restaurant. so all in all a good day. By the way Jennifer we went past Rick Bayles's restaurant. Evidentally he owns three and he does not take reservations,you have to stand in line.

day two, Chicago

High today of either 44 or 42 depending on who you believe. It is easy to tell the difference between California and native. One(California) has seven layers, hats gloves and scarfs. Native people are in shirt sleeves, flip flops and beach wear.So today, since we are now pro with the Chicago transit system .We are on the blue line, we went downtown and then got on the hop on hop off bus for a overall picture of Chicago and then went to the Field museum We saw great exhibits and a wonderful 3 d movie of the Egyptian Kings and mummies and how they were found. 40 in one below ground grave. And because we are so honest and finally told them, when we did not have to that we had not paid,(on the bus) I am sure we get extra gold stars or something. If it is warmer tomorrow, then the zoo.Oh and we stumbled on the wonderful stained glass museum at the Navy pier. I took pictures but can't post them because I forgot my memory card, (XD) more expensive and mine is home!!!!

chicago

Well in spite of myself I decided to do a blog. Chicago is definitely a story and not a conversation. The house is very old and has a lot of charm. Heather my exchange person noted that we must be a perfect match because we have the same bathroom floor and the same breadbox.It is icy cold here but is supposed to warm up. We got wonderful help from the transit people and think we have it figured out.. We were on our way to Millennium park when we saw a free concert was starting at the Chicago Performing arts theater. So we were waylayed.. But it was worth it. Classical music. Wonderful musicians.Tomorrow we are going to do a "what to do in a day" from my guide book. But will end up at the zoo, which is one of very few remaining free zoos. There is also a Oz garden in homage to Frank Baum, with oz statues.We have not changed to Chicago time yet so are still two hours behind the city.We ask for help a lot and people are very nice about giving it.Had left over Pizza for dinner and a little wine. Can't be on vacation without wine. Ray is doing great and said he feels better after the walking. By the way we did go to Millennium part and it is pretty special.