Chicago – January 2012
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The family decided to take a quick weekend trip up to Chicago in January 2012. We took the Amtrak train from Champaign up to Chicago which was a fun adventure and only about 2.5 hours. Once in Chicago we took the L and the buses all around the city. We got a great deal on Priceline to stay at the Four Points Sheraton in the Magnificent Mile area for only $50/night. We visited The American Girl store where Hannah picked out a doll for her 8th birthday. We also visited Navy Pier and the Children’s Museum. At Navy Pier we got to see some white tigers that were on exhibit there. It was very cold but otherwise the weather was nice for Chicago in January. On Sunday afternoon we took the train back to Champaign. It was a nice quick weekend in Chicago and the family had a fun time!
Waiting in the Champaign IL Amtrak station to go to Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 08:55
Hannah at the Amtrak station in Champaign IL 01142012a14-Jan-2012 09:39, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Bryan at the Amtrak station in Champaign IL 0114201214-Jan-2012 09:39, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Hannah at the Amtrak station in Champaign IL 01142012b14-Jan-2012 09:43, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Hannah and Bryan at the Amtrak station in Champaign IL 0114201214-Jan-2012 09:43, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
On the Amtrak going to Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 10:33
Hannah and Bryan on the Amtrak going to Chicago IL 0114201214-Jan-2012 11:36, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Jeff on the Amtrak going to Chicago IL 0114201214-Jan-2012 11:37, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The train conductor on the Amtrak going to Chicago IL 0114201214-Jan-2012 11:38, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Hannah having her ticket stamped by the Amtrak train conductor on our way to Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 11:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Scenery from the Amtrak train heading to Chicago 01142012a14-Jan-2012 11:43, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.002 sec
Scenery from the Amtrak train heading to Chicago 01142012b14-Jan-2012 13:17, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.004 sec
Scenery from the Amtrak train heading to Chicago 01142012c14-Jan-2012 13:17, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 5.0, 18.633mm, 0.006 sec
Eating lunch at the Chicago Amtrak station McDonalds 0114201214-Jan-2012 13:57
Soldier Field from the Amtrak window 01142012a14-Jan-2012 14:15, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.003 sec
Soldier Field from the Amtrak window 01142012b14-Jan-2012 14:15, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 3.2, 8.636mm, 0.003 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012a14-Jan-2012 14:15, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 3.2, 8.636mm, 0.003 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012b14-Jan-2012 14:18, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.001 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012c14-Jan-2012 14:18, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.002 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012d14-Jan-2012 14:19, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 3.5, 9.975mm, 0.003 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012e14-Jan-2012 14:19, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 4.0, 14.333mm, 0.003 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012f14-Jan-2012 14:19, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 5.6, 5.8mm, 0.005 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012g14-Jan-2012 14:20, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.002 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012h14-Jan-2012 14:21, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 4.0, 14.333mm, 0.003 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012i14-Jan-2012 14:22, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.001 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012j14-Jan-2012 14:32, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 5.0, 18.633mm, 0.006 sec
The Chicago skyline seen from the Amtrak window 01142012k14-Jan-2012 14:33, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 5.0, 18.633mm, 0.006 sec
The Amtrak train we rode from Champaign to Chicago 01142012a14-Jan-2012 14:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 3.2, 8.636mm, 0.017 sec
The Amtrak train we rode from Champaign to Chicago 01142012b14-Jan-2012 14:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 3.2, 8.636mm, 0.125 sec
The Amtrak train we rode from Champaign to Chicago 01142012c14-Jan-2012 14:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 3.2, 8.636mm, 0.125 sec
Bryan and Hannah at a McDonald's in the Chicago Amtrak station 0114201214-Jan-2012 14:49, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Bryan, Lori and Hannah on the L in Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 15:49, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Downtown Chicago 01142012a (2)14-Jan-2012 15:56, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 80
Downtown Chicago 01142012b (2)14-Jan-2012 15:57, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 80
Downtown Chicago 01142012c (2)14-Jan-2012 15:57, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 100
At the American Girl store in Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 16:05
Downtown Chicago 01142012a14-Jan-2012 16:30, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.01 sec
At the Lego Store in Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 16:33
Downtown Chicago 01142012b14-Jan-2012 16:55, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.003 sec
Downtown Chicago 01142012c14-Jan-2012 16:56, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.003 sec
Downtown Chicago 01142012d14-Jan-2012 16:57, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.006 sec
Downtown Chicago 01142012e14-Jan-2012 16:59, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.013 sec
Inside Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago 01142012a14-Jan-2012 17:02, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Hannah in the American Girl store in Chicago 01142012a14-Jan-2012 17:05, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Hannah and Bryan in the American Girl store in Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 17:10, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Bryan in the Lego Store at Water Tower Place in Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 17:32, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Lego Store at Water Tower Place in Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 17:33, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Inside Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago 01142012b14-Jan-2012 17:57, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Inside Water Tower Place in downtown Chicago 01142012c14-Jan-2012 18:01, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Hannah and her new American Girl doll in our hotel room in Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 20:00
Hannah in the American Girl store in Chicago 01142012b14-Jan-2012 20:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Hannah in the American Girl store in Chicago 01142012c14-Jan-2012 20:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Hannah having an attitude in Chicago 0114201214-Jan-2012 21:21, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 640
Downtown Chicago at night 01142012a14-Jan-2012 21:26, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Downtown Chicago at night 01142012b14-Jan-2012 21:26, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.1 sec
Downtown Chicago at night 01142012c14-Jan-2012 21:27, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.1 sec
Downtown Chicago at night 01142012d14-Jan-2012 22:21, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Downtown Chicago at night 01142012e14-Jan-2012 22:21, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Downtown Chicago at night 01142012f14-Jan-2012 22:22, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Downtown Chicago at night 01142012g14-Jan-2012 22:22, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.04 sec
Riding the bus in downtown Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 09:16, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 400
Riding the bus in downtown Chicago 01152012b15-Jan-2012 09:19
Sears Tower and the Chicago skyline 0115201215-Jan-2012 09:24, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 80
Bryan at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 0115201215-Jan-2012 09:33, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.001 sec, ISO 80
Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012h15-Jan-2012 09:34, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, ISO 80
Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012j15-Jan-2012 09:38, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, ISO 80
Inside Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 09:53, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.008 sec, ISO 100
Inside Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012b15-Jan-2012 09:53, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 100
In the Children's Museum in Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 10:08, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.03 sec, ISO 100
In the Children's Museum in Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012b15-Jan-2012 10:11
In the Children's Museum in Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012c15-Jan-2012 10:17
The Sears Tower in Chicago 0115201215-Jan-2012 10:25, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 5.0, 18.633mm, 0.002 sec
In the Children's Museum in Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012d15-Jan-2012 10:25, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.067 sec, ISO 640
The Freys at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 10:33, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 5.6, 5.8mm, 0.003 sec
The Freys at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012b15-Jan-2012 10:33, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 5.6, 5.8mm, 0.002 sec
Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 10:36, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 5.6, 5.8mm, 0.001 sec
Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012i15-Jan-2012 10:36, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 5.6, 5.8mm, 0.002 sec
Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012c15-Jan-2012 10:54, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 11:10, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.02 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012b15-Jan-2012 11:12, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012c15-Jan-2012 11:16, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012d15-Jan-2012 11:17, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012e15-Jan-2012 11:18, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012f15-Jan-2012 11:18, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012g15-Jan-2012 11:29, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012h15-Jan-2012 11:30, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012i15-Jan-2012 11:30, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012j15-Jan-2012 11:31, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012k15-Jan-2012 11:37, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012l15-Jan-2012 11:37, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
A white tiger at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 11:44
A white tiger at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012b15-Jan-2012 11:46, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 80
A white tiger at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012c15-Jan-2012 11:46, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 80
A white tiger at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012d15-Jan-2012 11:46, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.05 sec, ISO 80
A white tiger at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012e15-Jan-2012 11:47, Apple iPhone 4, 2.8, 3.85mm, 0.059 sec, ISO 80
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012m15-Jan-2012 11:53, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012n15-Jan-2012 11:53, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012o15-Jan-2012 11:58, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012p15-Jan-2012 12:00, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012q15-Jan-2012 12:00, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012r15-Jan-2012 12:00, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012s15-Jan-2012 12:12, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 4.0, 14.333mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012t15-Jan-2012 12:14, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.02 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012u15-Jan-2012 12:14, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012v15-Jan-2012 12:14, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Children's Museum at Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012w15-Jan-2012 12:33, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012d15-Jan-2012 12:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.003 sec
Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012e15-Jan-2012 12:41, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012f15-Jan-2012 12:42, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.008 sec
A white tiger exhibit at the Navy Pier in Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 12:45, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
A white tiger exhibit at the Navy Pier in Chicago 01152012b15-Jan-2012 12:45, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.02 sec
A white tiger exhibit at the Navy Pier in Chicago 01152012c15-Jan-2012 12:45, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 3.5, 9.975mm, 0.017 sec
A white tiger exhibit at the Navy Pier in Chicago 01152012e15-Jan-2012 12:46, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 4.0, 14.333mm, 0.017 sec
A white tiger exhibit at the Navy Pier in Chicago 01152012f15-Jan-2012 12:48, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 4.0, 14.333mm, 0.017 sec
A white tiger exhibit at the Navy Pier in Chicago 01152012g15-Jan-2012 12:48, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 4.0, 14.333mm, 0.017 sec
A white tiger exhibit at the Navy Pier in Chicago 01152012h15-Jan-2012 12:52, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 3.5, 9.975mm, 0.017 sec
Navy Pier Park in Chicago 01152012g15-Jan-2012 13:02, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Bryan riding on a bus in Chicago 0115201215-Jan-2012 14:22, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 4.0, 11.818mm, 0.013 sec
Union Station in downtown Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 15:25, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 3.5, 9.975mm, 0.003 sec
Union Station in downtown Chicago 01152012b15-Jan-2012 15:26, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.003 sec
Inside Union Station in downtown Chicago 01152012a15-Jan-2012 16:06, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Inside Union Station in downtown Chicago 01152012b15-Jan-2012 16:06, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Inside Union Station in downtown Chicago 01152012c15-Jan-2012 16:07, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
Inside Union Station in downtown Chicago 01152012d15-Jan-2012 16:10, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.02 sec
Inside Union Station in downtown Chicago 01152012e15-Jan-2012 16:16, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
On the way home from Chicago 0115201215-Jan-2012 16:16
Bryan and Hannah on the Amtrak going back to Champaign IL 0115201215-Jan-2012 16:53, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 2.8, 5.8mm, 0.017 sec
The Chicago skyline taken from the Amtrak window on the way home 0115201215-Jan-2012 17:09, Canon Canon PowerShot SD700 IS, 4.0, 14.333mm, 0.006 sec
The Frey Family with the White Tigers at Navy Pier in Chicago - 0115201212-Feb-2012 20:40
