Back to Chicago

Downtown

Michael and I returned to Chicago before leaving for Europe! After joining my roommate for breakfast in Atlanta, we arrived at O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday morning. My mom took us out to lunch at the California Pizza Kitchen for our first American meal, and we ate authentic Chinese food for dinner with my parents at home. Michael and I spent the night with my friends Carlos and Rafi, and we enjoyed a typical summer night in Palatine. We played a few games of ping pong, sat and talked on the driveway, and layed out on the trampoline as Rafi played the guitar.

On Thursday, Michael and I took the train downtown to visit the Chicago Art Institute. The museum was free to the public on Thursday nights and we took advantage of it! When we returned to Palatine, Michael and I met up with a few friends to play mini golf. Michael and I decided to wake up early on Friday to play tennis. Carlos ended up giving Michael his first tennis lesson, and Michael still denies losing to Carlos's 12-year-old sister. In the afternoon, we drove up to see Mr. Pass, my high school tennis coach and mentor. It was nice catching up with him and I helped Mr. Pass successfully subscribe to this blog!

Jessi, Tiffany and Michael

On Saturday, Michael and I joined my roommate (who flew up to Chicago) and a few of my friends for a day in downtown Chicago. We visited Millennium Park, shopped along Michigan Avenue, swam at North Avenue Beach, walked around Navy Pier, and ate dinner at the Rainforest Cafe! It was a wonderful way to end our stay back home. On Monday, Michael and I caught an early flight to Atlanta before flying off to London!