Lost in the City

It feels good to be back in Chitown. I arrived a few hours ago after some time in a couple of planes from Paris to the Windy City via London. Mary picked me up at the airport. It was great to see her, and great to have a friend to meet at O'Hare. It really makes an arrival nicer. As we talked and exchanged news, driving towards downtown, I watched the city growing bigger and bigger through the windshield. Back in Chicago... that is a very nice feeling.
Mary dropped me off at my hotel on Wacker Drive and had to run. It wasn't too late yet, so I decided to take a quick shower and head out to enjoy the city. For this first outing, I stayed in the Loop. The previous trip had given me a few pointers, and even though I wasn't quite at home yet, I was still familiar with the area. I walked around the Theater District, going from the infamous Chicago Theater tp the Goodman Theater, to the Palace... catching a sight of the Thompson Center and its Miro sculpture, snapping many pictures for the surrounding buildings, the numerous bridges and their reflection in the River. The walk that had started with daylight ended at night amidst the neon signs. That was a good start!