Chi-town is magic

For my first time in Chicago, I must admit that I have been very impressed: Chicago is really huge, and pretty nice! I like how the Lake Michigan contrasts with the skyline of the city, it really feels like you are facing the ocean! Surburbans areas like Lincoln Park remind me of the movies I see on TV, with large streets where hundreds of SUV are parked, terraced houses with small front gardens, many joggers and a lot of trees and grass. Downtown looks definitely like New York, however the different rivers crossing the CBD gives it more charm.

We were lucky because it was very sunny (and warm) and during the entire week there was an "air and water show"; many military airplanes were flying over the city, sometimes very low which made a lot of noise, and we could assist to the exhibition alongside Lake Michigan, that was awesome!



We used our time there to visit DePaul University and it looks really nice! The campus is broad although close from downtown, very well equiped and with a lot of vegetation. The downtown campus is more serious; the entrance hall is very fancy and looks like the headquarters of a multinational company!

We also had a drink in the Hancock Tower (one of the tallest skyscrapers in Chicago) at the 92th floor! There was a great view of the region, and you could see straight lines of lights forming the city.


I would like to thank Connor and Maksim for being so available and patient during this week, the americans did their part of the welcoming job very well!



Being in America raises some worries, the most important of them being the food. So many fast foods everywhere is a big concern for us and we all weighted ourselves before leaving, officially I weigh 76kg! Let's see how its going to evolve!