With a layover in Chicago, one must eat a Chicago Char Dog!

With a layover in Chicago, one must eat a Chicago Char Dog!

As found in Chicago:

Federal Center Plaza, Chicago, July 12, 2006
The American sculptor Alexander Calder was commissioned to create two monuments for Chicago both of which were completed in 1974.
“Flamingo” sits on the Federal Center Plaza at Dearborn and Adams Streets. Commissioned by the U.S. General Services Administration, this 53-foot tall red-colored steel stabile is striking in color, size and shape.






Chicago: C’mon Feel the Illinoise: Greektown
Tuesday, July 11, 2006



Chicago, July 11, 2006
Mr. Greek’s Gyros
District: Near West Side, Greektown
234 S Halsted St
(312) 906-8731




Gyros Platter. $6.49. More than I could eat.

Chicken Souvlaki Platter

Chicago: July 11 2006 (Tuesday)
Shedd Aquarium (Final Post)


Caribbean Reef Tank



Beluga Whale

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Chicago
Shedd Aquarium
Osphronemus Gourami. I had one of these once that was 18 inches long.
This one was nearly 2 1/2 feet long.

Frontosa. One of my favorite African Cichlids

Crazy Funky Ocean Fish

Sea Dragons


Tuesday, July 11, 2006: Chicago
Reptiles at the Shedd Aquarium


(Karma) Chamelon. He comes and goes. He comes and goes.


and their special exhibit… The Komodo Dragon !

Tuesday, July 11 2006 in Chicago
Shedd Aquarium (http://www.sheddaquarium.org/)
Entrance



Cute Birds

Yawning Seal

Chicago: Tuesday, July 11 2006 in the morning
In the Hotel

Bus ride in the rain

Segway tour in the rain
