Category Archives: Chicago

My Kind of Town

Posted on September 30, 2015 by kcbernick

Sunday, September 27 After breakfast, several of us headed to the lake shore for a short walk. In the distance, we could see the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier. This Ferris wheel was installed in 1995, and measures 150 feet … Continue reading →

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Sky High Architecture

Posted on September 27, 2015 by kcbernick

Saturday, September 26 This morning, most of us hiked down to Navy Pier to take an Architectural River Tour with Shoreline Sightseeing. It was a fabulous day for this tour, as it was warm and sunny. Our docent was well … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Chicago

Posted on September 26, 2015 by kcbernick

Friday, September 25 Seven of us left from Minneapolis at 9 am, and arrived in Chicago around 10:25, then headed to the Knickerbocker Hotel, located near the Water Tower. This historic hotel is strategically located at one end of the Magnificent … Continue reading →

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