Today was amazing.  We came to Chicago yesterday for, among other reasons, the Microsoft CRM Tour on Thursday.  However, to take advantage of the trip to Chicago (a place to which I haven't been for almost 20 years), we came in a few days early to see the sights.  Yesterday afternoon was spent perusing the Miraculous Mile - a mile of shopping - culminating at the John Hancock building.

Today, we had the opportunity to go and see the Shedd Aquarium and the Field Museum.  Having been to both places as a child, I do have some recollections of the experience, but it was a blast to relive it.  To my great delight I saw something today that I've been wanting to see for YEARS: Sue, the Tyrannosaurus Rex.  I'd ALWAYS wanted to see a T-Rex and today my wish was fulfilled!  Sue is, if you're not aware, the largest specimen of T-Rex every found and the most complete skeleton.  Missing just a few bones in one claw, the lower left leg and a few tail bones, Sue is sure a sight to see!  Most amazing!

I've attached a link to one of the many pictures taken.  Clicking the image will show a larger sample of the picture (940 KB).

The walk back to the hotel included a walk along Lake Michigan and through Millenium Park.  All in all, a great day.

Tonight we're going to dinner at Topolobampo.  We saw Rick Bayless on Iron Chef America and loved his style...can't wait to try it!