Possibly the first time that I have visited Evanston, Illinois and have not ventured into Chicago. To be honest I was on the way to the train station fully intending to go into the city to walk around the sights but then the heavens opened and I chickened out and only got the train as far as downtown Evanston. My feeling was that if I was going to be walking around in the rain then l'd prefer to be in easy reach of dry clothes in case I got chilly. You can take the girl out of Britain and all that.
Even without Chicago it was a great trip, quality time with friends, I don't want to say old friends but you know what I mean, visiting old haunts and exploring new areas. Icing on the cake was a road trip to Michigan and a few days relaxing, reading and kayaking.
Can't wait until my next visit, maybe I'll go into the city or possibly venture further afield.
Found this ! Hooray! Loved reading it and wish I could have visited you on the Barmy Bank Holiday!
And was the city actually windy?????