Rural Kentucky to Chicago

 It was really interesting to go from a farm to downtown Chicago. Driving into a big city vs driving the rolling country backroads was pretty crazy. 

The above photo is my view from the Hotel Monaco in Chicago. Pretty amazing to just sit in the window and enjoy it. Sunsets are lovely and I can see a bit of the river. The Marina towers are my favorite, they're the cylinder-shaped buildings towards the left of the photo.

This is the view from my Kentucky farm Airbnb, the sunsets were pretty spectacular. After three days of farm life and isolation,  I was ready to get to the city and see friends. Seeing Chicago with my friend Mary has been so wonderful. I met Mary in Los Angeles, we both lived in Echo Park. 

I love Chicago. I've been here before and am glad I booked five days here. I really like getting up in the morning and running along the riverfront and the lake. The way the light hits the water reminds me a little of Northern CA. It's a special city, vibrant and alive.

She took me to the cultural center to check out the gorgeous architecture. We also took a architectural tour of the city on a boat, such a great experience.

Yesterday we went to Indiana Dunes State Park. She took this photo of Lake Michigan. I love the way it captures the colors of the water, sand, and sky. It's an interesting place - we drove the lakeshore for a while. Kind of like the Hamptons for the people of Chicago - lots of gorgeous houses overlooking the water.

 

Today is my last day here, a little sad to leave.