i got a fun pass

Yesterday, I took the train to Chicago, to meet up with Chris, Mike, Tim and Julia, and Mom and Dad. I caught the early train, expected to arrive around 8:30am CDT. Just outside Union Station, the train stopped. The train sat for just about three hours because of a derailment.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/1839852,amtrak-train-derails-chicago-river-102209.article

Once the train arrived, I joined the group and we were off exploring the city. First walked to Chris's place to check it out, then to the bus stop, jumped on a bus and headed over to the Museum of Science and Industry to wander about. A walk over to Medici, for dinner, and a bus ride back to Union Station to catch the train home. This time it was only delayed an hour. I had a very enjoyable time with everybody and hope we plan to do it again.

settling in

I know how to get to Target now, along with the grocery stores (Martin's and Kroeger's), Borders book store, the Post Office, Starbucks, McDonald's, the gas station. I even know how to get to the Opthamologist, welcome to South Bend, here's a nasty eye virus for you to wear. I have been getting around using the GPS system I bought prior to moving. It is nice to have to drive around. It sends you up and down some rather interesting streets to get you to where you're going, but it does a good job getting you there. Tonight going out to dinner, then to my favorite hang out, the Chocolate Cafe!