Time to Rest

Thursday

We decided to take the day off. We have had a half day to take it easy since we left a week ago last Wednesday. Got up after 8 AM and after we got around decided to go out for breakfast. We asked the campground owners about a place to eat and they recommended a little place a block away. They served breakfast and lunch only. It was a great meal. The people running the place were very friendly and we didn't get out of there until about 10:30. Glenda was so impressed that she went back and took some pictures -- Miss "shutter bug" you know.


Then it was time to do a little laundry. Went to the local laundry and was out of there about 12:30. After we came back to the camper to put the laundry away, it was on to Wal Mart for some shopping. They were having a 50% off sale on their dress shorts. They fit well so I bought several pair. I should be set up for next year as the shorts season is about over.

This evening we are getting the grill out and are having steak and baked potato with a salad. We ate breakfast so late that we dispensed with lunch.


I will say everyone has been very friendly to us. We had just gotten off the train downtown and were looking at the map trying to decide where we were at and what we wanted to do, when a lady stopped and asked if she could help. It wasn't long before someone else did the same thing. The bus drivers were very helpful as well as anyone else you might ask.


I think tomorrow we will get an early start an to see the Chicago History Museum. We talked to a lady when we were there briefly Tuesday and she was very impressed. She was originally from Chicago so that might have influenced her. I am making the assumption that the museum is about the Chicago area. We will see.


Glenda does want to take in some of what they called the Miracle Mile on the north side of the downtown loop. It is a mile of stores for shopping. What else could it be?Ha! We may also take a look at the Navy Pier, plus Glenda wants to have a Chicago-style hot dog at Portillo's before we leave town. Our dau ghter-in-law, Tricia, highly recommends it! After that I think that our stay in Chicago may be about over. It depends on how we feel as to when we will hit the road again.


It is 82 degrees this afternoon and it feels warm but the leaves are rattling in the trees like its fall. The weather people are talking about highs in the 70's in a few days so the weather may change rather quickly. We had a bit of rain this afternoon but not much. More later. I can't seem to load any pictures so I'm sending a video of the L train.