Lake Shore Drive- A Different View

Last Sunday when we got up and saw what a beautiful day it was and that there was NO possible way that we would spend it indoors, Mike and I decided to load the Jeep with our bikes and head into the city. I have always wanted to bike along the lakefront, and that's what we decided to do! We parked in Hyde Park (home of Obama) and got on the trail there and headed north. From this vantage the city seemed so far away, but off we went. With Lake Michigan to our right, and the city looming ahead, it was such an amazing trip! It was so cool to see Chicago get closer and closer until we were literally in the heart of it! From the other side of McCormick Place (that one never gets to see) to the tailgaters getting ready for the first home Bears football game at Soldier's Field (that we passed), to the hidden marinas and the back side of the Shedd Aquarium, the whole trip was a feast for the eyes. It was also cool to hear all the different languages being spoken as well. On many parts of the trail, hundreds of dragonflies hovered while butterflies flitted- truly magical! Round trip was about 14-15 miles- well worth it and I can not wait to do it again- this time with the goal of going beyond the Shedd and up to Navy Pier!