Amusing Manatees and So Long to an Iconic Ferris Wheel

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Day 101

Paul decided to ride the bike on some new trails on the Westside, Madi had to do homework, so Cali and I were free to do what we pleased. She decided on the Shedd Aquarium. We rode the L down to the shores of Lake Michigan.

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The ITU World Triathlon Grand Final was happening in the park by the Aquarium. We watched for a while before going into the aquarium.

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poison dart frogs that are native to Costa Rica

 

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The Shedd doesn’t do dolphin shows but rather Manatee exercises.

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photographing otters

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you can touch a Stingray

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After the aquarium we took a water taxi over to Navy Pier.

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on the water taxi

At Navy Pier Cali rode on the ferris wheel which is being closed down for good at the end of October. That’s a little sad since we have been going on this ride for decades, whenever we visit the city. Perhaps they are replacing it with a larger more modern version, but I will miss this one.

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Navy Pier

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After we rode some of the rides we got mango slushies and walked toward Ed Debevics to meet Paul and Madi for supper. I always enjoy concentrated one on one time with any of the girls. A day in the aquarium and Navy Pier was just perfect for Cali.