We started out day 2 in Chicago with a 8am architecture
cruise. They served muffins, coffee, and lemonade on the boat, so we didn’t
have to stop for breakfast. This cruise is a little unique in that the early time
allows for the boat to go through the locks and out onto Lake Michigan before
heading up the Chicago River.

En route to the museum, we realized we were very hungry and
started to talk about lunch options. Just as we were about to get serious about
looking for a place, we came upon a cricket game in the park. It was so cool!
We’ve all seen the game on TV, but we’ve never seen it in person. I’m not sure
how long we stayed to watch, but to be what looked like a pick up match between
friends, it was really exciting. Only peeled away from the action by our
rumbling tummies, we headed south again.

From Artist’s Café we headed back over to the museum campus
to go to the field museum. We ended up staying at the museum for the better
part of 4 hours, and we still barely cracked the surface. We stopped midway to
have some baked goods at the in-house coffee shop and started in again. Nothing
tastes better than a maple pecan bar and a big ole whole milk latte when you’re
tired and hungry. A little museum tip, if you buy your tickets before you go,
do not go in the main entrance, as you will still have to stand in line, and no
one will help you to avoid this. Instead, go to the south entrance. Bathrooms
are also small on the ground and upper levels. The bathrooms on the lower level
are much larger and better for families. The museum was pack, and I never had
to wait for the bathroom on the lower level.
Field Museum favorites:
Jon: The animal exhibits and the Hall of Gems
Jude: Learning how the dinosaurs died and the mummy boy in the ancient Egypt exhibit.
Amanda: The early humans exhibit and the Hall of Gems.
We headed back to our neighborhood for dinner, eating at Antique Taco on Milwaukee. They made Jude a quesadilla even though it wasn’t on the menu (lots of points for letting kids order off menu). Jon and I swapped tacos each having one of the carnitas and one of the fish tacos. We also ordered the guacamole and chips appetizer. The two tacos was plenty of food, and the flavors were amazing. I think I liked the fish taco the best, but even as I write this I’m remembering how delicious the bbq pork was. Jon ordered while I was in the bathroom, so was able to surprise me with aqua fresco to drink. I think the flavor was mango, but either was it was delicious and refreshing and had the perfect amount of sweetness.
Jon: The animal exhibits and the Hall of Gems
Jude: Learning how the dinosaurs died and the mummy boy in the ancient Egypt exhibit.
Amanda: The early humans exhibit and the Hall of Gems.
We headed back to our neighborhood for dinner, eating at Antique Taco on Milwaukee. They made Jude a quesadilla even though it wasn’t on the menu (lots of points for letting kids order off menu). Jon and I swapped tacos each having one of the carnitas and one of the fish tacos. We also ordered the guacamole and chips appetizer. The two tacos was plenty of food, and the flavors were amazing. I think I liked the fish taco the best, but even as I write this I’m remembering how delicious the bbq pork was. Jon ordered while I was in the bathroom, so was able to surprise me with aqua fresco to drink. I think the flavor was mango, but either was it was delicious and refreshing and had the perfect amount of sweetness.
We walked back to the apartment full and happy and tired
once again. With everyone bathed and changed, we headed to bed.
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