My journey began in Chicago, where I spent the night with friends and somehow missed my 9:30am train although I got up at 7:15am. No matter, I was able to hang out for a couple more hours with them, touring such Chicago classics as Target and the really awesome Whole Foods. Pictured is the beautiful Union Station. Also, a man in a fantastic US flag shirt. Julian and Christina hula hoop with the skyline in the background.