Road Trip. Chicago, Head South and Back

hyperfish

Much cooler this morning which helps when walking around.
Drove into Chicago, only 30mi but took over an hour with all the traffic and signals.
                                                                               
Booked in for 2 nights then went to the Navy Pier.
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                               
Walked along the river.
                                                                               
Our hotel on the left, floor 22.
                                                                               
No escaping this bloke it would seem.
                                                                               
Wrigley building.
                                                                       

hyperfish

Dinner in an Irish bar.
                                                                               
Then a walk along the river.
                                                                               
Before going to the room.
                                                                       

hyperfish

Drizzling in the morning so we got the tube to a music store about 5mi out.
                                                                               
                                                                               
Back into town the weather had improved so went to the beach on the lake.
                                                                               
                                                                               
Then to the foot of Sears for some cheesecake.
                                                                               
                                                                               
                                                                       

True Romance

You know Chicago does look very nice but prefer the little towns you come across, much more interesting. Keep them pics coming though

hyperfish

I have to agree to some extent. There's a lot of waiting to cross the road and restricted views due to tall buildings in cities.
We will be heading to O'Hare in the next few hours, so that's about it really I'll post the route when I can.

Philly112

And a huge thanks to Hyperfish for yet another wonderful road trip thread.

True Romance

Yes totally agree. Looking forward to next year's trip.

hyperfish

Back home and refreshed.

Here is a screenshot of the route. 1,944 miles.
                                                                                 

We were disappointed at Dublin airport by Stobart Air who pulled the flight 30 before departure. They flew us to Manchester (after a further delay) then 2 hours bounced around in a minivan full of others in the same predicament. Totally unplanned and disorganized on their part.

So, if I want to transport a pallet, Eddie Stobart can handle it. For my travel arrangement I will use absolutely anyone other than them.

hyperfish

To close this off.

My wife logged a complaint. Their first offer of compensation was to pay for any meals we purchased due to the delay' which we thought was unacceptable, particularly as we had already eaten and so didn't buy anything.

Their next offer was €250 per person, which we think is fair and so have accepted.

DOBLY

^ Result.  Of course, you would have preferred things to go smoothly, but at least you got some compensation.