i went to Chicago for work on Monday and Tuesday and so did R! it’s fun how it was able to work out so we could go together. i much prefer business travel when my guy is with me. part of the reason we are considering a move to Chicago is that both of our workplaces have work available there (mine much more than his at this moment, but they are thinking of expanding and it would provide opportunity for a little while – at least until R could find something he likes much better).

we knew that we would need to bundle up for the cold as Chicago has the reputation of being really freezing. they are, however, having a milder winter than usual. we bundled up anyway (not that we really have the most appropriate clothing, but we did our Los Angeles best). here we are in our hotel, waiting for he elevator. i thought we looked funny, and not just because i’m wearing a pink cat hat…

R didn’t have a warm hat, so he bought this homely cheap one at Walgreens…

RJ’s friend Joel from college lives in Chicago, so the first night we had dinner with him. here they are together, giving the evening an enthusiastic thumbs up, because giving things a thumbs up in pictures struck us as funny…

on the last night before our return we were able to visit the popular neighborhood of Lincoln Park for dinner and a stroll. we had Italian food, strolled down the street and then had one drink at a local bar. at one point i decided it was important to photograph the snow, since it’s rare i get to see any these days…

i never imagined that seeing snow would be picture worthy, but it is, ok?

we enjoyed Chicago very much and hope to go back for another visit in early April.
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