Marriott Chicago O'Hare

... and mentioned it to family members (sometimes only noting those more 'normal' destinations like Australia and leaving out India and Vietnam). However, we always referred to the trip as something "we've talked about" or "considered doing". In late August, over an exquisite meal at the Portland Airport terminal, I persisted that we must decide one way or the other (in large part due to a possible job offer that I would only pursue if staying in ...

... part is how they're trying to sell us on how beautiful the office is out there with "rolling cliffs near by." Mind you, we sit on the 30th floor on Michigan Ave overlooking Millennium Park. Sorry Unilever, but Chicago wins. Hands down. And where are these rolling cliffs you speak of? I have been there numerous times and all I see is a building that reminds me of Office Space. I call *********. <br><br>So, Nathan and I ...

... water. They had free kids' shows there but we headed straight to the also-famous Navy Pier Ferris Wheel. After unloading ourselves of US$24 we got a total of one revolution of the wheel! Still the views were great and at least we can say we did the Ferris Wheel on Navy Pier. We then grabbed lunch &#8211; everywhere packed again &#8211; kids had McDs while Tracey and I wanted to try one of the famous Chicago Hot Dogs. They were ok but nothing to write home about we thought, but then we were ...

... Thank you' to her, she would reply with a non-committal &#8220;Mmm-hmm.&#8221;<br>Oh well, maybe she was having an off day...<br><br><br><br>Arrived in Chicago at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel at nearly 6, after navigating some pretty serious traffic(makes Auckland rush hour look like a slow day in Kaitaia) &#8211; well done Fred! Kids happy to have a swim in the heated pool, and the Chicago specialty of Deep Dish Pizza for dinner &#8211; yum!<br>

... search though, was getting to see the local neighbourhood by foot and taking in some of Chicago's famous architecture. Our neighbourhood, the Near North Side, is just across the river from 'The Loop', and out hotel is about two blocks from the 'The Magnificent Mile'. We were both beginning to get a feel for what a great city Chicago was...<br><br>We had heard that one of the best ways to see the city was by boat, so we headed down to the river to book a tour, but ...

... day and all my guests were gone by 5:30am this was an new record. THe next day I slept in late and later I walked Sebastian to the bus station to say my final goodbye. We promised to write and so far we have kept our promise I get an email from him at least twice a week.<br><br>On Monday August 24th I had the task of going back to the school and saying goodbye to the children. I had a speak prepared but when I entered the gates of Instituto Parral the words ...

... From Detroit I caught a small commuter<br>plane to O'Hare where Mom and Dad met me. It was nice to finally be<br>at my final destination and to see my family. We went straight from<br>the airport to visit my grandparents and to have dinner with them at<br>the Italian restaurant next to their place. It was good to see them<br>too. <br><br>Then it was back to the house where I<br>repacked for my next flight&#8212;a few hours later.<br>

As some of you may know, I should currently be living in my new home in Munich, Germany. That was the plan. Unfortunately, plans are only something we hope to accomplish, accordingly. So here I sit, at the fabulous O'Hare International Airport at 12:19 pm, waiting on my flight--which was supposed to leave at 5:52pm yesterday. We boarded on time, settled into our seats and prepared to leave. Then, we ...

... outside of chicago at a nice and quiet camp ground. We drove through CT, PA, OH, and ended up in IN. for dinner we had cheeseburgers and mac and cheese. it was freezing that night! the sleeping bags worked well though. the next morning we got up at 6am, which has turned out to be the regular wake up time, and decided to check out the Indiana Dunes State Park. It was $10 and a beach. haha. but it was pretty nice, we could see Chicago across Lake Michigan even though we could also see ...