The Windy City

July fun included a visit to Chicago to explore this exciting city. A water taxi ride offered a breezy view of architecture along the Chicago River.

At the Art Institute the Pilgrim Pouch looks out to the museum's modern wing.

A favorite painting was Nighthawks by Edward Hopper.

The Pouch posed by a cityscape mosaic at one of Chicago's train stations.

In Millennium Park the Pouch checks out the Jay Pritzker Pavilion designed by architect Frank Gehry in his signature style. Free evening concerts are given during the summer.

The orchestra & stage was lit in purples.

Lemon custard pie at Hoosier Mama diner in Evanston tasted delicious!

Views of Lake Michigan were at the Waterfront Cafe in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood.

MI Fun

In July the Pilgrim Pouch spent time in southwestern Michigan along Lake Michigan. At the Silver Beach Center in St. Joseph, the Pouch watched the Carousel spin by. This ride has provided entertainment to locals & tourists since 2010 & replicates Silver Beach's original carousel from a 100 years ago.

The Pouch looks up to the Dale Chihuly glass sculpture inside the entryway of St. Joseph's Krasl Art Center. The center's mission is to "Inspire meaningful change and strengthen community through the visual arts."

After a morning "cup of Joe" the Pouch relaxed on the Adirondack chairs out front.

The St. Joseph North Pier is a picturesque background 

The Pouch rests on a branch at Warren Dunes State Park -- a rain storm passes by in the distance.