Chicago

Went to the Chicago Cultural Center to see the restored Tiffany Dome. Amazing. (Trying to upload my own photos - I have a new camera and the upload software is not working, bleh) - Each piece of glass was numbered and cleaned and reassembled. The previous times I saw it, it was covered by an outer concrete cover, which totally obliterated the light and airy beauty of the dome. Interesting article from the Chicago Tribune.

http://egov.cityofchicago.org/city/webportal/portalContentItemAction.do?blockName=I+Want+To&channelId=0&programId=0&topChannelName=Exploring&contentOID=536997455&Failed_Reason=Invalid+timestamp,+engine+has+been+restarted&contenTypeName=COC_EDITORIAL&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&Failed_Page=%2fwebportal%2fportalContentItemAction.do

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We went on the Chicago Architectural Foundation River Tour, I think this is about my 20th time going. I always take folks from out of town on this tour. It provides a wonderful view of downtown Chicago and the skyscrapers and riverfront - The docents from the Foundation offer many interesting facts and stories and scenes are magnificent! I love this tour. if you are planning on making a visit to Chicago, I highly recommend it.

http://www.architecture.org/tours.aspx

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Next Saturday, I will be canoeing with a group from the Nature Museum. We'll start in the upper North branch of the Chicago River to the Lake Michigan Fork (which goes through the city to Lake Michigan) I am a little nervous but it promises to be a great trip. I'll bring my camera and pray I don't tip in a boaters wake.

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