This was one of my first views of beautiful Chicago. We swung across the lake and over the city as we made our way to the airport.
No problems on the flight. We left about 15 minutes late but landed 15 minutes early.
However, that was the end of the good travel karma.
It took over an hour to get our checked luggage. We started our wait at one carousel and then we were asked to move to another carousel where we waited and waited and then were told to go back the other carousel. Finally the correct luggage arrived.
Then there was the taxi ride into the city. I was delayed enough that we hit rush hour traffic. That ride took another 45 minutes. Finally I was greeted by a long line of people waiting to check in.
After the walk, I decided to have a glass of wine and a bit to eat before retreating to my room for an early night. The lobby bar (in the photo above) was way too noisy so I found a quieter place call Potter's. It's named for Potter Palmer, the hotel's founder.
My plan for Saturday is to go to the Art Institute of Chicago. I haven't been in years and it's one of my favorite Art Museums.
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Enjoy Chicago. A city I would like to visit one day.
I've never been to Chicago so look forward to your pics, Sharon.
Wonderful hotel, I hope you are in one of the older rooms with a view. The CTA Blue Line runs from Clark and Lake to the airport, it is often faster than a taxi.
That is a fabulous hotel.
I am so looking forward to your posts re Chicago!!!
I stayed at the Palmer House (it was the Palmer House Hilton at the time -- not sure if that's still true) about 20 years ago. I don't remember it being that ornate but I've probably just forgotten. Say hello to "Sunday on the Isle of La Grande Jatte"!
My wife lived in the Chicago area back in the 70s. Looing forward to your photos, have fun.
I was going to recommend taking the train, too.
Beautiful skyline/lake photo. My daughter was married last September and all the guests stayed at the Palmer House. There is a special Palmer House brownie in the gift shot. Palmer House created the brownie for the 1893 World's Fair.
Oh how beautiful and you're staying at a nice hotel! Yes, traveling is exhausting which is one reason. I appreciate following you on your journeys! I hope you'll tell us a lot about Chicago and what you see and do and eat there. Aloha honey
That second photo is amazing , I so want to go
The hotel is amazing. Has the dining area ever been used in a film?
I'm not sure but I wouldn't be surprised.
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