Chicago: Day 2

We woke up bright and early Saturday (seven women getting ready in a one-bathroom apartment was an adventure in itself!) and took the L to downtown Chicago for brunch on the 95th floor of the Hancock Building. The food was delicious and the views were spectacular if a little foggy.


Chicago from the Hancock Building.

Then it was time for some shopping on the "Magnificent Mile" along Michigan Avenue.



During this trip, I rode in a taxi for the first time. Well, unless you count that one time in Tampa....


The American Girl Doll Salon

The doll salon on the second story of the American Girl store is one of the most bizarre things I've ever seen. For only $25, your doll could get one of eight different hairstyles or just be pampered. Can you imagine what these employees tell their friends? "Um, I'm a hairstylist...for dolls."



We were all quite tired after shopping for a few hours. Melissa and I take a rest and pose for a picture.



When I struck this pose, Melissa's sister said, "You just watch. She's going to be a star."

My absolute favorite experience of the trip was seeing "Wicked" at the Oriental Theater. The show was absolutely stunning—the best production I've ever seen. The women who played Glinda and Elpheba were exceptional. Also, if you've listened to the soundtrack but haven't seen the show, you have a few surprises in store! As my friends like to say: "I love it so much, it hurts!"



Keira, Carmen, Me and Melissa dressed to kill.



Did I mention I went to "Wicked"?

After the show, we headed back to the apartment and I attempted to figure out how I would get to Wheaton the next day. To be continued....