Today it is time to leave back home. I packed most of my stuff last night, so no hurry. The plane will not leave before after 17:00. Enough time to sleep in, have a nice late shower and breakfast. Easiest way to get to the airport is by bus and metro. That way I don’t have to…
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Last day in Chicago before I have to go home to work. Again it is raining – OK, more like a drizzle. What to do on the last day of the holidays? Shopping. Nothing big, mostly window shopping. When I still had the plans for renting a car, I found a great outlet center outside…
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When I wake up I take the normal look out of the window to see how strong the rain is… there is no rain. It is cloudy/gray, but not raining at the moment. That opens for totally new opportunities. Hopping over the poor breakfast. This is the first morning without rain. Still a grey sky, but…
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Less rain today. After breakfast I make my way into downtown, close to the Sears tower (that’s what it still is for everybody). Even with a little rain, I want to do the architectural free walking tour. It is the same guy who waited for all the participants yesterday. Me being one of them (without…
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Waking up after a good nights sleep. The pain in the foot is much better. Outside the rain is hitting the window and lightning is followed by thunder. How I love rain… not! You just want to stay in bed. OK, some breakfast which is included in the booking. Sweet cereals, toast and jelly. Not…
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What a night. Didn’t sleep much. Couldn’t put my feet anywhere without it hurting. I am feeling old. Getting out of bed hurts, limping to the bathroom. The only thing that helps are two Paracetamol and binding my shoes very tight. Then I can move at least (but not fast). To early for breakfast, but the…
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Last night at this hotel. This time I can enjoy the all american breakfast. Waffle with syrup and bagel. Very healthy. I will move to a hotel close to the airport, because my flight leaves at 7:51 tomorrow and that is much easier than getting from the city to the airport early in the morning (plus…
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Of course I sleep to long to get the breakfast. But it is nice to sleep in. The weather looks great. Blue sky, sun and when I go out the humidity is very acceptable. I used sunblock today – don’t want to end up like the local crayfish. I will try to take the 10:45…
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Waking up after a short night of sleep after it was late yesterday. Construction work outside the window doesn’t help much. Quick shower, packing my bag and checking out. I will get a refund of 75 % (because of the festival, the rules are stricter, I found that in the contract). Luggage gets into storage….
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A short and bad night. Full room again, lots coming and going. I am full awake before 6 am. No reason to stay. Fast check out (just leave the room card) and then the 100 m to the light railway to the airport. Again 3 USD is a reasonable price for an airport connection. Of…
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