Chicago Day 2

Okay well the next morning we all got up (way to early), and went to have breakfast.  The poor guy at the cafeteria we went to wasn't aware that we, or another school, were coming and he had absolutely nothing ready.  The guy finally was able to rustle us up some food, and off we went.  (I left my bag of food at the dorm meeting area, and when I came back it was gone. So no snacks for the rest of the trip).  Anyway, we started the day by going to the Shedd Aquarium.  It is a really neat place to visit and I highly recommend it the next time you are in Chicago.  Anyway, during part of the visit, the class got to dissect a squid.  It was really interesting and Erin really liked doing it.  She wasn't skiddish AT ALL!!!  I was very proud of my up and coming scientist.  Take a look :)

A Baluga Whale  -- Very cute!!!

Emily and Erin sliding down "ice"

 

Erin and her Squid

After the aquarium, we went shopping along Michigan Avenue. It was a very beautiful day and everyone had a good time.
 

There was a lot of construction and this sign fascinated me.  Why not just have a straight up arrow

Bloomingdales.  We didn't go here, but I thought the sign was neat

Emily underneath "her"sign

Proof I really was on Michigan Avenue

We then met up with everyone at Millenium Park home of the world famous Bean sculpture.  It is really neat as it is like a mirror and you can get some really cool reflections...

Facing the Bean...

...Away from the bean

Odd Reflections

Erin and me

After that, we went back to the University, had an hour or two rest, and then got ready to go to Medieval Times in Schaumberg.  They have this dinner theatre that have kings, queens, knights and real horses.  You get a meal -- we had dead bird (chicken), spine of rat (bbq ribs) and vegetables.  Everything was eaten without utensils and then they put on a show about someone taking over a kingdom.  The horses were beautiful and some of the knights weren't too shabby either ;)  Each section had a color and ours was blue.  Erin was chosen Queen of Love and Beauty for our section.  We had a lot of fun, as you can see ...

All of the Knights and pretty horses

The Queen of Love and Beauty

Then it was off to a very peaceful night's sleep ... shh tomorrow comes with a vengance !!!!