Septmber 10th Chicago

Finally arrived in the 'windy city' on Monday.  Left New Buffalo on the east side--45 miles---first part quite calm, but the last 18 miles was a bit rough, but not scary.  1st pic shows the beautiful colour of the water---I guess that's thanks to the zebra mussel!   I think we are all glad to be off this lake.  The skyline of Chicago is pretty impressive from the water--you can see the twin towers from about 30 miles out. 2nd pic.  Chicago is BIG--noisy and expensive.  We walked around the Navy Pier yesterday--and enjoyed the 'tourist' sites.  Went for a ride on the big Ferris Wheel--getting wonderful views of the city--can you find out boat in the harbour?  Last evening we walked to Giordano's for a 'Chicago deep dish pizza'--when in Rome!!!  Wouldn't say I would go out of the way to get another.  Today we are sitting in the pouring rain--hoping that tomorrow will be a bit calmer and we can head into the canal for some in-land cruising.