When we’ve visited Chicago in the past, it’s always
been during our long Thanksgiving weekend. That means it’s always been cold,
windy and sometimes snowy.
We’ve enjoyed some warm memories of the city—visiting
museums, holiday shopping, watching the Santa Claus parade one year, seeing ice
skaters at Millennium Park, strolling through Christkindlmarket and hitting somewhere
like Buddy Guy’s for some great blues music. But I’ve always wanted to visit
Chicago during the summer.
This week, I get my wish as I attend the BlogHer and
TBEX conventions!
Meanwhile, here are a couple of shots taken from our
room at the Hilton a couple of Novembers ago. The city looks beautiful, even in
November, but I’m expecting a little more sun and warmth this trip!
Thanks to Debbie Dubrow of Delicious Baby for
creating and coordinating Photo Friday to link travel photos and blog posts
across the Web.
© Dominique King 2009 All rights reserved
What a great picture of day and night shot!
Posted by: Amy @ The Q Family | July 24, 2009 at 11:01 AM
This looks pretty darn refreshing. I'm in SLC where it's close to 100 degrees. Hope you all are enjoying Chicaaaago!
Posted by: Wanderluster | July 24, 2009 at 02:15 PM
I'm heading there this fall! Can hardly wait to see this beautiful city.
Posted by: Bridget Smith | July 24, 2009 at 04:34 PM
Hope you have a great time at the conventions. Can't wait to read all about your experiences!
Posted by: marina villatoro | July 24, 2009 at 09:40 PM
Amy-I was amazed at how well these shots came out...shooting through the window as I did.
Wanderluster-hot and humid in Chicago about now, too...although nothing like your 100 degrees! Chicago is a great town-so much to do!
Bridget-I'll be fall would be a nice time in Chicago...not too hot, but not the bone-chilling November weather we've experienced in the past.
Marina-Conventions were great! I think I'll blog about both once my scheduled posts have run their course. Plus, I have a ton of Chicago stories and photos I plan to post over the next few months.
Posted by: Dominique | July 27, 2009 at 06:24 PM
So great to meet you at TBEX! You should definitely come back here in the EARLY fall. The weather is amazing. :)
Posted by: Carrie | July 27, 2009 at 08:50 PM
I lived in Chicago for 7 years and it broke my heart to leave the city. However, I don't miss the Chicago winters.
Posted by: Becks Davis | July 28, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Carrie-We were thinking the weather would be great in early fall or in late May. One of these years we'll get there at the right time!
Meanwhile, we've had a great time this trip. I've got plenty of photos and stories to last me well into the fall/winter from this trip.
Becks-Chicago's downtown is certainly different from Detroit. So many people and so much going on 24/7.
The architectural history here is just amazing...but the tall buildings all around really magnify the city sounds. The winter seems pretty rugged in Chicago, but summer heat in the city can be pretty brutal as well. We've had great times when we've visited in November--and this summer trip has been great, too.
Posted by: Dominique | July 28, 2009 at 05:53 PM