We headed out with a wonderful forecast, flat calm as we left New Buffalo, you can never help but wonder what Lake Michigan will throw at you unexpectedly, for the first time we were actually able to see the reflection of the clouds in the water.
As the trip progressed the waves picked up a little but the going was good, I never remember to take photos of the bad so when we hit some fog there are no photos. The radar works well and we actually know how to use it (surprise, surprise) so there were no surprises!
The view of the waterfront as we approached Chicago was amazing. The boat traffic was also amazing, lots of sailboats enjoying a glorious Sunday and then in Burnham marina the traffic with power boats felt like a four lane highway.
We may have felt small to other loopers but it was nothing compared to the ship berthed in front of us at the marina. Chicago has an incredible waterfront with walking/biking paths stretching for miles, parks, marinas and downtown was in walking distance.
We took a double decker bus tour of the city and with Frank's nerve Rory also joined us.
Marilyn Monroe
Our tour guide referred to this as the wave building
We strolled Navy Pier and were able to eat on a patio with Rory at our feet
The Wrigley Building
Water taxi
Marina Towers
Had to try Chicago style hot dogs!
Macy's was beautifulWe only spent two nights in Chicago, way too short, but we really felt we should push on - besides we were really looking forward to taking Salty Paws through the center of the city!
The Abegweit used to be the ferry from New Brunswick to PEI. Interesting to see it again.
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