Chicago 2004 pt 2

I found Chicago to be pretty relaxed for a big city and the people are darn friendly! It's cleaner than most cities. And there's a ton to see and do.

Ganesha. Indonesian, 9th-10th century. Made out of volcanic stone! Buddha. Such a beautiful piece. Another buddha. The lighting in this place is fabulous. Gosh, can't remember who exactly. But, he looks great! Sweet faced Egyptian mummy. Another sweet expression. Beautiful Egyptian statue. Wonderfully decorated sarcophogus. Close up. Elaborate ship shaped pin (get it? "ship shaped"?) The America Windows created by Marc Chagall when he was 90 years old! Created to celebrate the Bicentennial and to express his thanks to the US. American Gothic by Grant Wood. The models were his sister and their dentist. Students painting inside the Institute. Students everywhere! Some of them were really talented. Still Life with Jug by Cezanne. Stacks of Wheat (Sunset, Snow Effect) by Claude Monet. Self Portrait by Vincent van Gogh. A Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat. The Poet?s Garden (Le Jardin du poète) by Vincent van Gogh. Bordighera by Claude Monet. Bordighera by Claude Monet. Woman Combing her Hair by Edgar Degas. Paris Street; Rainy Day by Gustave Caillebotte. On the Terrace by Pierre-Auguste Renoir. Detail of On the Terrace. So much more vibrant in real life. Not sure who painted it, but it's beautiful. Old Man wth Gold Chain by Rembrandt van Rijn. Baluga whales at the Shedd Aquarium. Rescued sea turtle at the Shedd. Her shell was damaged by a motor boat propellor View of the Chicago skyline from outside the Adler Planetarium. Fireworks downtown near the river on Miracle Mile. The culmination of the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival. ooooooohh.... aaaaaaahh... Festive holiday lights downtown. The Apple Store in Chicago! I just had to go in. Chicago at night. Amazing views from the 94th floor of the John Hancock Center. Another great view from 1,000 feet up.