tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75303252290163600542024-02-22T05:22:20.702-08:00Spring 2013 from Chicago to TorontoMy Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-38870406193280899612013-06-25T13:55:00.002-07:002013-06-25T13:57:49.925-07:00Our Spring Trip RevisitedDuring the Spring 2013, we flew to Chicago, staying 8 nights in a high-rise apartment on the 28th floor within the "Loop", followed by a second flight to Buffalo, NY and an airport shuttle to Niagara Falls, Ontario where we spent two nights. Niagara Falls wasn't part of our original plans, but I could not imagine visiting Toronto without also seeing the falls. Although it was my second trip to the falls in 3 years, its stunning power and natural beauty was a must see for Kay. From there, we rented a vehicle and drove by the scenic route, to Toronto where we had rented a 17th floor apartment for 8 nights on north end of the financial district. What I remember most is Chicago's towering city centre of majestic high-rise buildings and the friendlier than expected people while Toronto stood out with its multi-ethnic culture and vibrant street life. Both active walk able cities have a lot to offer aesthetically and are worth a visit. My original postings were done using my phone camera, these are the pictures for my Canon S100. Below are some favorites from each place. Click on the link at the bottom of the picture to see all the pictures in PICASA.
<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size: x-large">Chicago</span><br />
<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LdFygufzAXtQznRNgAR7V9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis2M08xO9HaWWfvtK4Q6__N0brgtMWjgA1UsXdDsPIO9ZA-ZxeBre5QyMYRFgvyFYfgEJP6a-V7LPrunNWfkjDKJY-hrGoIt4Eia-7R89UD7jMp4VVMyKTYGQJafS31I986Imbd7PzGSE/s800/IMG_5827_stitch.jpg" height="378" width="800" /></a><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/bfxk_v0gDWy9KUONdoaLFNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmGO6RoFGwuhgCBWpwTpaoJUlXHkDJ6uOOwt1ff-tl4tkP-mzBQsPjIWU6MEIyheFlkCYUHU8zvDL8rFcae5HQH05xLQVyHCohCDv4xaOkxXDZDq0QLvjR0uNGo1Y3RqAPjWEKIE3P9PU/s800/IMG_5946.JPG" height="600" width="800" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/leetandem/Chicago2013Revisited?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">Chicago 2013 Revisited</a></td></tr></table>
<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size: x-large">Niagara Falls</span><br />
<table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yiENNfDswzc-22wQPJ1rutMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9cyJEF4mxs3S80Moq0LezK78zTBmZSAj4P_15nWF6KDlSf5VGzFdlAydIpBbGbmJV18xwa-22-ok7XZirt-3yL3ygRAnLMu5YdFSsgKosWy5TAhXY8kp9oJ6TazMHcaPghf5zDb74fgk/s800/IMG_6757_stitch.jpg" height="477" width="800" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/leetandem/NiagaraFalls?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">Niagara Falls</a></td></tr></table>
<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;font-size: x-large">Toronto</span><br />
<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4WfDxICC11JuAadgc7aIV9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQtMhniqGSOpjwkQ3_w6RSl7oc_5Z3Zw_L76P4668ZMksb_7xCV4-xHo276F3zCFPTZDTJ4PYcnh6WcnCfD27odRbTKVJDekM7_o2RBFnwH_ycxMUXTr_UgdBTZj4lacJYW1Ag4svOlGQ/s800/IMG_6993_stitch_stitch.jpg" height="315" width="800" /></a><table style="width:auto;"><tr><td><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/z1Ym2YXk4HEGDYZZFrUDdtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2sDTeLlRxQ4s9xqbNDJ5A5aJES3U6fcGC5m4JeJysoaO8zuy5tWM-6vOw5Qej0NsYDweYRJlsiuqp2cq2yKcJQ1FNFZ9fER35Vq6BCH4Fj5FhEu6aaNLcX6oldd-kLCP0TPA2Zzt_xs/s800/IMG_7389_stitch.jpg" height="513" width="800" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family:arial,sans-serif; font-size:11px; text-align:right">From <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/leetandem/Toronto2013?authuser=0&feat=embedwebsite">Toronto 2013</a></td></tr></table>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-6181735145998945872013-06-06T07:04:00.003-07:002013-06-08T08:09:54.946-07:00Art Gallery of OntarioOften I'm just as enthralled with the buildings that house art galleries as the art they exhibit and this is true for the intriguing design of the Art Gallery of Ontario which thrilled my senses. Wednesday evening, entry into the gallery is free from 6:00 to 8:30, so Kay and I timed our visit to take advantage of this freebie as did many other visitors since it was a busy evening. Below are pictures from the gallery.<br/><br/>
Today, a cold, wet and windy one unfortunately, is our last day in Toronto after which, we have an early morning flight back home by way of Los Angeles. As much as I enjoy our travels, mentally I usually start yearning for home, the comfort, the familiar, and the routine, as the our trip nears its end and I begin counting the days. Kay and I are both more than ready for some rest and relaxation since we have been on the go, all day every day for the past 17 days. We have found, as I have in prior trips to Canada, that the cost of living here is higher than the U.S., thus all our activities costed us a bit more than in Chicago, be it the subway fare, entry fees, meals, or groceries. Regardless, it has been another great trip and we have enjoyed our experiences in both cities, each is unique and worth your time to visit. After I'm home, I'll probably add more pictures taken with my camera, since the ones shown are from my smart phone. I'm sure there'll be a lot; so if you like pictures, I've got them.
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SA3T9ZQt9ee1oLa5XOFWBem3otNKJgwqb55AjPEASdpdJOLLD79zzeheN-Vc71rcu0fq-w55vCbdbWtCgZ9z9zqsoKQzoTPP30nkwGdbs-_mziZ6nxBMs4AA8HRLuuN3d3pAd17GJ5k/s1600/photo+2-745636.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2SA3T9ZQt9ee1oLa5XOFWBem3otNKJgwqb55AjPEASdpdJOLLD79zzeheN-Vc71rcu0fq-w55vCbdbWtCgZ9z9zqsoKQzoTPP30nkwGdbs-_mziZ6nxBMs4AA8HRLuuN3d3pAd17GJ5k/s800/photo+2-745636.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5886211644303864162" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-54037210061904560612013-06-05T07:55:00.000-07:002013-06-08T08:20:57.026-07:00Dundas Yonge SquareDuring the evening after dinner at Japango, a very good Japanese restaurant reminiscent of eateries in Tokyo according to Kay, we ventured over to Dundas Yonge Square, their version of Time Square surrounded by bright LCD screens, where free bike maintenance, part of Toronto's Bike Month activities, added to the crowds normally drawn to this open urban space due to its location above a subway station, near major shopping centers and Ryerson University, and at the intersection of two active streets lined with stores and eateries.
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZuII3gqzFJLJBJMu8bBXJuhXrSmMJs-k46HdunfoEuJYDr-JSfes0iLOqWZnqe-QxhhzI6uAUvrw1JPzoJpJV-ovDPE0mx-NZY1x7MSNsF4PXUvi3IC8ilaR_N6_5ZICRTXVgKcL3uE/s1600/photo+3-744750.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpZuII3gqzFJLJBJMu8bBXJuhXrSmMJs-k46HdunfoEuJYDr-JSfes0iLOqWZnqe-QxhhzI6uAUvrw1JPzoJpJV-ovDPE0mx-NZY1x7MSNsF4PXUvi3IC8ilaR_N6_5ZICRTXVgKcL3uE/s800/photo+3-744750.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5885808341666179442" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-64646754014515497232013-06-03T19:09:00.002-07:002013-06-08T08:27:36.807-07:00Bike TownToronto definitely has a 'bike culture' with people of all ages using pedal power to get around the neighborhoods or commute to work. Throughout the city, there are locked bikes everywhere on designated bike racks and locking posts as well as to fences, city sign posts, and residential porches and balconies. A bike left unattended for too long of a period may, unfortunately, become spare parts for someone else. Streets marked for bike usage always seem to have a slow, by vehicle standards, but steady flow of cyclist, one at a time or in small groups, which becomes heavier during the commute hours when some riders may aggressively take the entire car lane. In the past three years, Toronto's bike sharing program, known as BIXI, has grown to encompass 80 stations within the city core and 1,000 bikes. There's even a smart phone APP to help users find bike sharing stations and availability information. According to the owner of our apartment, bike usage is highest during the summer months when the weather is nice and despite local complaints of traffic congestion, it's drivers beware because bicycles rule on these city streets. Today we caught subway to Rancesvalles Street, or Rancy as locals would say, a recently revitalized area of shops, bakeries, and eateries popular with the locals on weekends several miles west of downtown and close to High Park, Toronto's largest public park and for Kay and I, reminiscence of Sacramento's own William Land Park.
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdBhkumO9C_YisGOgEhlhfdoC64P4_VpcgHUnxcz2miCdPOLgI9Mc9xbHjEHv5JWkukHb7o054LQY0qhizhL0_bIfkRKVvMrKOfdcc7QlCT8gjrP5y_GBEvcwiwwlyp6zid6mWqkWBzk/s1600/photo+4-749590.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRdBhkumO9C_YisGOgEhlhfdoC64P4_VpcgHUnxcz2miCdPOLgI9Mc9xbHjEHv5JWkukHb7o054LQY0qhizhL0_bIfkRKVvMrKOfdcc7QlCT8gjrP5y_GBEvcwiwwlyp6zid6mWqkWBzk/s800/photo+4-749590.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5885435559442376258" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-1632048148197745012013-06-02T18:41:00.001-07:002013-06-08T08:33:57.063-07:00Roaming the UndergroundA day of thundershowers, with periodic downpours, convinced Kay and I to explore the Toronto underground which starts two blocks south of our apartment and ended for us, near the waterfront at the Air Canada Centre, home of the Toronto Raptors. The underground is a series of corridors, sometimes above ground, within the financial district which connects most private businesses, public facilities, shopping centers, subway and train stations, and residential high-rises within a square mile so people can get around without stepping outdoors, a very practical application during the cold snowy winters, or as in our situation, thunterstorms. Since it was Sunday, many of the eateries and businesses within the corridors which serve the working population were closed but I could easily imagine the crowds during a workday. We also walked the waterfront from Bay Street to Spadina followed by dinner at 'Mother's Dumplings' in Chinatown which was disappointing given its high ratings on Yelp.
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyduei51YlOCfwpgY_lMszaegc_o_4vs6S8M2JChQ4zd528zYn2KBgMSt15K9243MuHKynCxlvEPewznbaS8xjhKqpGGeROtf5cd-DOdFNFLj37RXl9HJz0OgQW2QEg7uAMqsVw7fcOOM/s1600/photo+5-771541.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyduei51YlOCfwpgY_lMszaegc_o_4vs6S8M2JChQ4zd528zYn2KBgMSt15K9243MuHKynCxlvEPewznbaS8xjhKqpGGeROtf5cd-DOdFNFLj37RXl9HJz0OgQW2QEg7uAMqsVw7fcOOM/s800/photo+5-771541.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5885060702558144114" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-5972449331180902502013-06-01T17:50:00.004-07:002013-06-05T05:34:47.477-07:00Royal Ontario MuseumToronto is a multi-cultural city where any type of ethnic cuisine can easily be found just wandering the streets or visiting the neighborhoods. In our short time here, we've had Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Argentinian, Ukrainian, Mexican and Italian foods. The city reminds Kay of San Francisco with its small ethnic hole in the wall eateries along with local and national chains. Today we visited the Royal Ontario Museum, a controversial building due to its unorthodox 'love it' or 'hate it' design, housing Canada's largest museum for world culture and natural history, then walked the streets to Korean Town and Little Italy followed by a quick stop at Kensington Market to pick up pork tamales, for a second time, at Perola's Supermarket. Below are pictures from the Royal Ontario Museum.
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLTVrJDtwt9Z902cVo6Ii6VmQA4Rtez7lrwWWjksmcRvhNYXpIekh0istiPbeNU_3aAbuoXwyUSd5krJ9tlZidimFAOWDroOF7N1Q6XLjnNn0z02sszgFla1dMbMkS19RdGBXgKKMaIw/s1600/photo+2-788956.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLTVrJDtwt9Z902cVo6Ii6VmQA4Rtez7lrwWWjksmcRvhNYXpIekh0istiPbeNU_3aAbuoXwyUSd5krJ9tlZidimFAOWDroOF7N1Q6XLjnNn0z02sszgFla1dMbMkS19RdGBXgKKMaIw/s800/photo+2-788956.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5884677668077970930" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-83236774364586303112013-05-31T20:14:00.001-07:002013-06-05T05:41:03.422-07:00A Toronto DayOur first full day in Toronto included window shopping around the Distillery District, the St. Lawrence Market with its variety of eateries, food court style, where we went with Anthony Bourdain's recommendations, the CN Tower for its aerial views, Chinatown, and Kensington Market, a gritty ethnic neighborhood of stores and eateries, and ended with thundershowers which should continue through tomorrow. Toronto's multitude of distinctive neighborhoods, each with its own unique character lined with shops and eateries, along with its maze of connected under and above ground corridors, kept us going all day with probably at least 10 miles of foot work. Below are some pictures from the CN Tower.
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My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-30750463446597772882013-05-30T19:25:00.000-07:002013-05-30T19:42:59.842-07:00Toronto NightsThe second picture is our apartment high rise. There is a lot more street activity around our part of downtown with all manners of shops and eateries lining the sidewalks, and people out and about late into the evening. Good location for us!
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPB6RVOSWJoAA4fXEYaGcBtF5EAo020BRTjpqYSaZJCfXDXpiu3iWyPORlf3LlAIivb2K_RSbHpC8pbcJ6uZjL1SVlVlHACyUpPAzF-MyyoldW5_5kwElYTvDExZMuL2iHlJUkMypCgA/s1600/photo+2-723328.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPB6RVOSWJoAA4fXEYaGcBtF5EAo020BRTjpqYSaZJCfXDXpiu3iWyPORlf3LlAIivb2K_RSbHpC8pbcJ6uZjL1SVlVlHACyUpPAzF-MyyoldW5_5kwElYTvDExZMuL2iHlJUkMypCgA/s800/photo+2-723328.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5883876805245351218" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-8757123059726116582013-05-30T13:56:00.002-07:002013-06-05T05:48:03.941-07:00Our Apartment in TorontoFrom Niagara Falls, we rented a car, one way, and took our time driving to Toronto by way of the scenic route which traveled, at times, along Lake Ontario and through home lined streets, neighborhoods, city centers and marinas. Great way to get a quick feel for the region. There is actually a designated bike route from Niagara Falls to Toronto known as the Waterfront Trail. Here's pictures of our Toronto apartment on the 17th floor near the intersection of Bay and College Streets.
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkLLOEV3rWzjxp-CFZWYPhFJqOGsSB0sJ0eFiBuhPJCKoScD7OeujV7KqRdn9wdGSSSHSNhI_oJvAqYGoURM0uBvTHowi1FAXRlGX0-E2UrLxaF7MfY4N2Ca3e8k9_iDqTsNAKvr9VeE/s1600/photo+2-767726.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkLLOEV3rWzjxp-CFZWYPhFJqOGsSB0sJ0eFiBuhPJCKoScD7OeujV7KqRdn9wdGSSSHSNhI_oJvAqYGoURM0uBvTHowi1FAXRlGX0-E2UrLxaF7MfY4N2Ca3e8k9_iDqTsNAKvr9VeE/s800/photo+2-767726.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5883593960798741442" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-30913947988088624262013-05-29T14:36:00.003-07:002013-05-29T14:36:33.446-07:00Downtown Niagara FallsThis is where the tourist of Niagara Falls hang out. You ever feel as if someone is watching you!!
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyYoZJP1JBa2P7c6boqQUp5GwHvDvmjSKy0fZ3Xz8iYzM3VYJZbSxremmFRUSfY_IMFKMYLAcSzNTYEot3dYilQ4AZCfDeBK_v9X1kNu-y3YyvnxLz7pY6XGqlQ6dXcr1nFa6roLUS1Q/s1600/photo+5-712516.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoyYoZJP1JBa2P7c6boqQUp5GwHvDvmjSKy0fZ3Xz8iYzM3VYJZbSxremmFRUSfY_IMFKMYLAcSzNTYEot3dYilQ4AZCfDeBK_v9X1kNu-y3YyvnxLz7pY6XGqlQ6dXcr1nFa6roLUS1Q/s800/photo+5-712516.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5883501808308041506" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-42807846185186324162013-05-29T05:26:00.002-07:002013-05-29T05:26:50.750-07:00Niagara FallsThe weather here hasn't been the best starting with afternoon drizzle shortly after our arrival which then continued throughout the day and night, sometimes heavily, but at least it was't a cold storm. We got to see part of the falls and found a decent Chinese Restaurant within one block of our place, the Days Inn. So things are looking up. The worst thing today was actually the early morning wake up call at 4:30 a.m. Got a full day here tomorrow so we'll have more opportunities to see the falls.
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Beets with Burrata, Walnuts, and Balsamic Vinegar
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Roasted Porchetta
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Burned Honey Panna Cotta
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The downtown loop has a lot of chain eateries like Subway, Panda Express, Potbelly, Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, McDonald's, etc. It's good and bad. Good because you know what you get and it's a value. Bad because it's hard to find good local eateries. They're around but you have to hunt for them. Most of the local eateries that appealed to us were outside of the loop.<br/><br/>
Most of the high rise buildings are in the downtown area or along the Lake Michigan waterfront. A mile or two west of the waterfront, the buildings are relatively low and the surrounding cityscape appears amazingly flat. That's one of the advantages of above ground track systems, riders get a view.<br/><br/>
Chicago's downtown, within the loop, appears to fall asleep after the workers leave for the day and on weekends. Many eateries and service businesses, especially those away from the waterfront where the tourist tend to congregate, close after business hours and on weekends. The streets around our apartment high rise, which is just over a half mile from the waterfront, are very quiet during the latter half of the evening hours. This is unlike some of the other major cities we visited where local residents fill the streets after hours. Perhaps there are less residents within the loop than I expected.<br/><br/>
It's easy to get around Chicago without a vehicle. The public transit system with its trains and buses is very efficient. Be aware that there are two rail systems servicing the region. The CTA covers the city of Chicago including the city core or the loop while the Metra covers the regional area surrounding the city as well as the city excluding the city core. Although there are tickets that cover both systems, visitors mostly use the CTA. We usually purchase rechargeable prepaid tickets because it removes some of the hassles of using public transit systems in that we don't need to stop and buy tickets each time we get on. Also, the CTA subway fare is fixed at $2.25 regardless of the distance traveled. Makes sense when you think about it! There is no extra travel cost for living in the outline area or for traveling across town, therefore, the city is more accessible for everyone.<br/><br/>
The Magnificent Mile is a shoppers paradise from the highest-of-end shops to the more standard everyday stores. Like most retail stores, the men's section is in the back or up the stairs; women reign.<br/><br/>
Above ground rail track support structures, especially the old steel truss systems are very noisy. If you are under them when a train passes, cover your ears.<br/><br/>
For a large city, the people of Chicago are more on the friendly side.<br/><br/>
Chicago is fairly clean for a big city. There is homeless activity but it's not overt.<br/><br/>
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CNfO43rUcADbjFtCv3WEOE11w1k9gnC94V8YJ_troWn8Ny1nvgDarcGOUKGVv5wCmgZckIAvCR2jjS3S2ufEpb0uPhoV86K_6SdXQZN-sizvexRSBXPu-4RkITdDDu95zMhyP50FJWs/s1600/photo+2-749933.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0CNfO43rUcADbjFtCv3WEOE11w1k9gnC94V8YJ_troWn8Ny1nvgDarcGOUKGVv5wCmgZckIAvCR2jjS3S2ufEpb0uPhoV86K_6SdXQZN-sizvexRSBXPu-4RkITdDDu95zMhyP50FJWs/s800/photo+2-749933.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5882472464979636434" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-74939509363392644652013-05-29T05:21:00.002-07:002013-05-29T05:21:46.940-07:00Hanging in the LoopIt took awhile since stores are already selling summer merchandise, but I finally found and purchased, after a 2-day search, a knit cap to ward off the cold. However, temperatures appeared to warm at least 5 degrees as soon as I exited the store with my purchase. Perhaps there's a sign I'm missing. Here's more pictures of the city as we roam Grant Park in the south loop. Pictured below is the Buckingham Fountain, one of the largest I've seen with a base diameter of 280 feet. Every hour on the hour, the fountain shoots a jet water stream up to a height of 150 feet for 20 minutes.
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF7eAXiZ7OSMnlN4HMAuXq2l5aieNoFZhJ00hy9erNipsC6Bv7J-zBR6Brdq3NmBRc4Qp_yB77mX4TF2XgyTFl0JnoY49u7svNh8xXnVHsPVcWdIvSsV1gWLSNfnIZPdXLG-8QVOxXNI/s1600/photo+3-717360.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifF7eAXiZ7OSMnlN4HMAuXq2l5aieNoFZhJ00hy9erNipsC6Bv7J-zBR6Brdq3NmBRc4Qp_yB77mX4TF2XgyTFl0JnoY49u7svNh8xXnVHsPVcWdIvSsV1gWLSNfnIZPdXLG-8QVOxXNI/s800/photo+3-717360.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5882084916488622034" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-4118827155380207142013-05-29T05:20:00.003-07:002013-05-29T05:20:26.283-07:00A Day for MemorialsMemorial Day Ceremony in downtown Chicago in front of the Cook County Courthouse followed by the Memorial Day Parade along State Street to honor the fallen sons (and daughters) of Illinois over the past year. Dignitaries include Governor Pat Quinn, Mayor Rahm Emanuel, and former Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.
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<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKCBjhvWoG5uTHAcdg4jycev5KWuHom0h0lu1oP4jj-yAKaWAWdP2naIL6bfPq2ZMRFes6U9uOu6wpFUcKYCr3UUJt0rWhsbsAxtBhpbKhR4nY8PsF3decG17g03VRDmTW-pofzksvW0/s1600/photo-726679.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKCBjhvWoG5uTHAcdg4jycev5KWuHom0h0lu1oP4jj-yAKaWAWdP2naIL6bfPq2ZMRFes6U9uOu6wpFUcKYCr3UUJt0rWhsbsAxtBhpbKhR4nY8PsF3decG17g03VRDmTW-pofzksvW0/s800/photo-726679.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5882013661871078034" /></a></p>My Storyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13346071185455953151noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7530325229016360054.post-25143108048579923752013-05-29T05:19:00.002-07:002013-05-29T05:19:16.914-07:00ChinatownLate in the afternoon, we caught the CTA Red Line to Chinatown. Although I was curious about Chinatown because my father lived and worked there for about 15 years after immigrating in 1925 at the age of 14, the most memorable part of our side trip was the dinner at Chi Cafe and the dessert at Captain's Cafe and Bakery. No offense to the ubiquitous Panda Express, but there are not many Asian restaurants within the downtown area. Regardless, Kay and I were more than ready for some good home cooking and these two eateries in Chinatown did not disappoint.
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Beef Tripe with Sour Vegetables
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Beef and King Mushrooms with Snow Pea
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Fried Fish Fillet with Sweet Saki Sauce
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Green Tea Mousse Cafe
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